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FA05 OFZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged not resulting in sharp edge

parking brake leaver feels tight when pulled

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,161 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,888 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Underside flakey rust

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,051 miles

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

Rear door handle broken but door secure

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear door handle broken but door secure

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,576 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2014 65,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,372 miles

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 OFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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