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VN54 ZSX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,216 mi
Last recorded150,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2019 150,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 141,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,961 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 126,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 122,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 122,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,113 miles

Both Rear Handbrake Cables Corroded & In Poor Condition.

Both Rear Tyres Damaged, Tread Torn & Cut In Several Areas.

Gearbox Oil Leak.

Hazzard Warning Switch Poor Operation.

N/S/R Brake Not Fully Releasing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen Has A Sun Visor Very Close To Limits.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,113 miles

Both Rear Handbrake Cables Corroded & In Poor Condition.

Both Rear Tyres Damaged, Tread Torn & Cut In Several Areas.

Gearbox Oil Leak.

Hazzard Warning Switch Poor Operation.

N/S/R Brake Not Fully Releasing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen Has A Sun Visor Very Close To Limits.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,860 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

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

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Fail 25 Nov 2009 63,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc(s) ridged

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

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,533 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,733 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 43,729 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Offside Rear 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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VN54 ZSX 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 61.9%.

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 VN54 ZSX, 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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VN54 ZSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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