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EX05 HRU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,212 mi
Last recorded201,212 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 201,212 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 198,441 miles

Handbrake just passed

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 192,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 192,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 185,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 185,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 179,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 167,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 167,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 148,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 136,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 136,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,369 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 126,085 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2014 116,514 miles

Hazzard switch damaged.

Some free play in steering.

Pass 30 May 2013 106,396 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 106,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2012 96,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,297 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,417 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

glow plug light on

nearside front upper mirror glass missing

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

glow plug light on

nearside front upper mirror glass missing

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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EX05 HRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX05 HRU, 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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What year was EX05 HRU registered?

EX05 HRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is EX05 HRU safe to buy?

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