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EX05 JOV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,924 mi
Last recorded174,924 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 JOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 174,924 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 173,391 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 173,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corrded heavily

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,032 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 133,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,881 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 82,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,618 miles

Oil leak

nearside tyre worn from outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,618 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,427 miles

N/S/R tyre is out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 79,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre is out of shape

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,688 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,172 miles

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

lower engine mount worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,172 miles

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

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

lower engine mount worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,825 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED**.**FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED**.**BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN**.**BODYWORK DAMAGE ON NEAR SIDE**.

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 JOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 EX05 JOV, 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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EX05 JOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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