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WR05 MXS

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 MXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,600 miles

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

Nearside Front structure corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front structure corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2022 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front structure corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front structure corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,770 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,770 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working offside front and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside rear and nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 134,320 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil/coolant leak

Fail 12 Aug 2020 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam not functioning when turned on (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil/coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,819 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 117,818 miles

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,573 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,520 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,796 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,791 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,876 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has gouges on outer side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 85,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has gouges on outer side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,173 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 124,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 102,394 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WR05 MXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WR05 MXS, 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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WR05 MXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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