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MJ05 YTM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

186,750 mi
Last recorded186,750 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 186,750 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 186,696 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 171,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 171,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 161,898 miles

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

slight play inner steering rack joints

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2016 156,376 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 156,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,079 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 152,079 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 144,851 miles

offside front indicator lense contaminated.

Pass 21 May 2013 140,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 140,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 135,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 134,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 134,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 117,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 117,984 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2010 102,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2009 81,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 81,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,381 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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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MJ05 YTM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ05 YTM, 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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MJ05 YTM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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