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EX55 ETJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ETJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 126,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 126,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,282 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,282 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,558 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,289 miles

Damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Spare wheel carrier deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,289 miles

Damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Spare wheel carrier deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,122 miles

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

engine under shield damaged and not very secure

Fail 18 Aug 2009 68,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

engine under shield damaged and not very secure

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,582 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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EX55 ETJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX55 ETJ, 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 EX55 ETJ registered?

EX55 ETJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EX55 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ETJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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