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PJ05 BOS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,632 mi
Last recorded122,632 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,632 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,764 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 121,764 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 115,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,484 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,620 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,489 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

covers under vehicle unable to check properly

front number plate cracked

front pads wearing low

offside front sill previously damaged due to jacking

offside wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,487 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

covers under vehicle unable to check properly

front number plate cracked

front pads wearing low

offside front sill previously damaged due to jacking

offside wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 142,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 142,588 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2008 106,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,663 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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PJ05 BOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ05 BOS, 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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PJ05 BOS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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