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VN05 LZJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,083 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,216 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 107,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,278 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 82,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,953 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 72,951 miles

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) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 66,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,653 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,653 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,137 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,137 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,296 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,186 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,535 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 24,172 miles

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)

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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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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