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EO05 BXU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,617 mi
Last recorded168,617 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 168,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has travel but not affecting operation

Fail 9 Feb 2021 168,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has travel but not affecting operation

Pass 25 Feb 2020 159,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 143,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 143,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,585 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 131,585 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,017 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,754 miles

Advise O/S/F indicator lamp slightly condensated

Note vehicle has only 4 seats when re-tested, 6 seats on origional test

Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Advise O/S/F indicator lamp slightly condensated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,631 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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EO05 BXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 BXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO05 BXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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