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MW54 LJU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,562 mi
Last recorded195,562 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 195,562 miles

Advanced surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 195,562 miles

Advanced surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 192,783 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 192,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front jacking point corroded near subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 190,592 miles

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

Siderail mounts corroded through.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 187,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 183,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 166,111 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing and o/s main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 162,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 157,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 148,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,582 miles

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Fail 20 Mar 2012 144,582 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 139,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 125,296 miles

both rear wheel bearings have some play

Fail 28 Jan 2009 125,293 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings have some play

front discs corroded

o/side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,360 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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MW54 LJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW54 LJU, 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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MW54 LJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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