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R21 NOF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,146 mi
Last recorded200,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 NOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 200,146 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

has corrosion under body, sills and front jacking points but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 29 Jan 2025 190,566 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and jacking points but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 18 Jan 2024 181,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,243 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 165,458 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress/condensation (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Serious oil leak/s

Fail 14 Jul 2016 152,523 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress/condensation (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Serious oil leak/s

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 146,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 139,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 128,820 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 125,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 111,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,179 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

o/s/r lamp cover damage

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,907 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,902 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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R21 NOF 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 71.4%.

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 R21 NOF, 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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R21 NOF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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