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EX05 JUT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,222 mi
Last recorded161,222 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 JUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 161,222 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside both front shock absorbers have minimal damping

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 161,221 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside both front shock absorbers have minimal damping

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 161,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition section missing (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust pipe missing

spare wheel missing

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2018 157,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,736 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 145,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 137,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower sill damaged & corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 137,127 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge,& has a minor split.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill,& damaged. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on both edges,cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers split.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 127,683 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill has damage

unable to inspect brake pipes over the top of fuel tank

Fail 12 Jan 2013 127,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill has damage

unable to inspect brake pipes over the top of fuel tank

Pass 4 Jan 2010 95,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,911 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,759 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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EX05 JUT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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