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MF05 BUO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,023 mi
Last recorded214,023 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 214,023 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 214,021 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 193,330 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 193,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 154,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn requires adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,603 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 144,603 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,960 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 134,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 101,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door catch loose

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 89,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door catch loose

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,404 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

slight play in offside and nearside front track rods

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,359 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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MF05 BUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF05 BUO, 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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MF05 BUO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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