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PJ55 ZGC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,659 mi
Last recorded223,659 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ZGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 223,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 222,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 218,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 218,794 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 209,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 209,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 203,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 203,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 196,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 196,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 187,524 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 163,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 163,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,339 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 146,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,928 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,137 miles

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

rear light lens cover damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,137 miles

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

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

rear light lens cover damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,283 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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PJ55 ZGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 ZGC, 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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PJ55 ZGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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