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FA05 OCG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,417 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 102,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,352 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 99,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,264 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,166 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 27 May 2021 92,166 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 90,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,933 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 77,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,829 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer door handle partially insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer door handle partially insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 63,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 63,427 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 54,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FA05 OCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA05 OCG, 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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What year was FA05 OCG registered?

FA05 OCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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