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J3 BMS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,154 mi
Last recorded144,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 BMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 144,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,532 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 135,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,652 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 124,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 124,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 120,119 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,234 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 94,234 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,817 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 60,039 miles

nearside track rod

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,707 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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J3 BMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J3 BMS, 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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J3 BMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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