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GY55 ZFJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,614 mi
Last recorded156,614 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 156,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing down slightly on edges

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,531 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

• Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Offside Front [7.1.2 (b) (ii)]

Fail 20 Dec 2022 152,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

• Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Offside Front [7.1.2 (b) (ii)]

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 144,070 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 144,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod+slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,827 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged +n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 29 Dec 2016 122,846 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,782 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 29 Dec 2015 116,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,475 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Dec 2013 105,824 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering,tyres wearing on edges,nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,857 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,090 miles

f/brake pads getting low,brake discs wearing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

f/brake pads getting low,brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,176 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges+getting low on tread,cracks in windsreen

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,225 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

injuries in screen\slight play in front suspension arm ball joints\nsr hand brake effort low

Fail 21 Dec 2009 84,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

injuries in screen\slight play in front suspension arm ball joints\nsr hand brake effort low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,174 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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GY55 ZFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GY55 ZFJ, 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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GY55 ZFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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