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LM05 JYW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,088 mi
Last recorded145,088 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,088 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 145,088 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,257 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,631 miles

hazard light light switch sligtly stiff

main beam switch slightly stiff

off side front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,631 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

hazard light light switch sligtly stiff

main beam switch slightly stiff

off side front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,977 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,647 miles

front discs and pads low

small stone cut offside rear

Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads low

small stone cut offside rear

Pass 1 May 2010 56,499 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 56,248 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,719 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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LM05 JYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LM05 JYW, 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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What year was LM05 JYW registered?

LM05 JYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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