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ExpiredMileage
113,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shocker corroded slightly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front shocker corroded slightly
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension bushes cracked
all rear suspension heavily corroded
both front shock absorber casings corroded
both front strut top mounts noisy in operation
exhaust tail pipe corroded and weak
full chassis corroded and weak in places
oil leak at gearbox
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension bushes cracked
all rear suspension heavily corroded
both front shock absorber casings corroded
both front strut top mounts noisy in operation
exhaust tail pipe corroded and weak
full chassis corroded and weak in places
oil leak at gearbox
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak from radiator ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes perished
all shock absorber casings corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak from radiator ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes perished
all shock absorber casings corroded
slight play in steering rack ends
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second safety bonnet catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both strut top mounts are stiff in operation and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner boot area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front jacking points corroded and weak
rear suspension bars across rear axle corroded
slight play in n,s rack end
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face 100% corroded with parts flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected both front wipers dont park (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second safety bonnet catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both strut top mounts are stiff in operation and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft inner boot area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front jacking points corroded and weak
rear suspension bars across rear axle corroded
slight play in n,s rack end
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second bonnet catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all six (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle stiff in operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front wipers run on longer than expected but park ok
rear suspension showing signs off corrosion
spare wheel and carry frame badly corroded
steering heavy but smooth in operation
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre upper brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second bonnet catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all six (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle stiff in operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front wipers run on longer than expected but park ok
rear suspension showing signs off corrosion
spare wheel and carry frame badly corroded
steering heavy but smooth in operation
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front wipers run on longer than expected but clean the screen ok and dont cause an obstruction
oil leak from engine
spare wheel badly corroded
steering a little heavy but smooth in operation
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate badly faded (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front wipers run on longer than expected but clean the screen ok and dont cause an obstruction
oil leak from engine
spare wheel badly corroded
steering a little heavy but smooth in operation
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (3.5.1i)
coolant level low and radiator leaking both bottom corners
heavy oil leak from engine area.
wipers dont self park
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor/wheel bearing clip corroded of damaging sensor (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also boot is torn (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (3.5.1i)
coolant level low and radiator leaking both bottom corners
heavy oil leak from engine area.
wipers dont self park
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel tank insecure Straps corroded. (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
warning light on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
warning light on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play nsf rack
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VN05 LZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 VN05 LZJ, 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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VN05 LZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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