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MW05 ZXS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ZXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,585 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,585 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 136,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 134,286 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective earth fault in between indicator and sidelight (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,854 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,082 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,396 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,380 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rest of front suspension properly due to excessive amounts of play in the ball joints

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,614 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 28,137 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,137 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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MW05 ZXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MW05 ZXS, 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 MW05 ZXS registered?

MW05 ZXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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