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H16 JFG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 JFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 133,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

signs of corrosion under van

Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 118,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,757 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,729 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 68,729 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,988 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,711 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,694 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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H16 JFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H16 JFG, 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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H16 JFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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