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HF05 DFC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,378 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 139,378 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing bothfront (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 123,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,273 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,272 miles

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

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

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

nearside Mirror deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,286 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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HF05 DFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF05 DFC, 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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HF05 DFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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