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BV05 FCJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,944 mi
Last recorded156,944 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 130,252 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light inop

Fail 31 Jul 2014 130,252 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light inop

Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 116,853 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,983 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 88,765 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 88,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,200 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,200 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BV05 FCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 FCJ, 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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BV05 FCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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