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LS05 ZYD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,499 mi
Last recorded153,499 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 153,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,243 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED

SMALL BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 11 Mar 2022 151,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn and perished cut outer sidewall

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front track rod end boot damaged no ingress

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

front brake discs worn and corroded

steering rack boots damp

Fail 9 Mar 2022 151,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn and perished cut outer sidewall

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front track rod end boot damaged no ingress

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

front brake discs worn and corroded

steering rack boots damp

Pass 5 Mar 2021 142,954 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn And Perished

Both Rear Light Unit Damaged

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Offside Front Jacking Point Undersilled

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,927 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside rear hand brake low effort

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2020 138,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,717 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,695 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs worn

all brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,895 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track rod end boots perished

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,251 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track rod end boots perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,097 miles

Front discs heavley corroded, lipped and pitted

Rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs heavley corroded, lipped and pitted

Rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,063 miles

Engine Has A Plastic Cover Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp Aim At Upper Limit

Nearside Track Rod End Rubber Boot Perrished

Nerside Washer Jet Not Working, Sufficant Water From Offside Jet

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

Small Chip In Windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,063 miles

Engine Has A Plastic Cover Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Headlamp Aim At Upper Limit

Nearside Track Rod End Rubber Boot Perrished

Nerside Washer Jet Not Working, Sufficant Water From Offside Jet

Small Chip In Windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly pan fitted

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 7 Mar 2011

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

front and rear disc worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear disc worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,977 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZYD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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