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LS05 JFY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,222 mi
Last recorded159,222 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 JFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 159,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 159,222 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,565 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 148,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 145,996 miles

Off side and near side front tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 12 May 2014 142,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 139,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 135,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 135,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 130,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 130,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside beam image incorrect, this may be due to incorrectly fitted bulb

Fail 4 May 2010 122,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 122,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 115,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 115,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 83,401 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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LS05 JFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS05 JFY, 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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LS05 JFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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