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GJ55 XLX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,491 mi
Last recorded162,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,491 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 219,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 219,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 214,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 205,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 200,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 200,228 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s front inner ball cup on rack worn knocking noise from rack (2.2.A.1b)

Centre advise clutch pedal sticks down now and then

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine air box insecure under bonnette

advise on high level stop light not working

advise on n/s and o/s front fog light condition require replacement

Pass 11 Nov 2014 193,706 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 193,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet lever insecure.

front brake discs slightly pitted, rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/r shock absorber has a slight seepage of fluid.

o/s/r tyre has severe tears on inner sidewall.n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inner shoulder, rear tyres have slight cracking on inner shoulders.

steering rack gaiters damp.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 170,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 170,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 155,598 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 134,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,751 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,276 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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GJ55 XLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ55 XLX, 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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GJ55 XLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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