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FD05 FFN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 92,709 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking suspect pressure hose from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine area oil level very low (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked but view to rear still ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,139 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,953 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 59,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,702 miles

n/s/f lower mirror missing

Fail 19 Jun 2020 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission c.v gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f lower mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,621 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Inner cv gaiter leaking transmission fluid

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Inner cv gaiter leaking transmission fluid

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,268 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 8mm.

tyre size: 205/65/16C 107/105T.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 8mm.

tyre size: 205/65/16C 107/105T.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,377 miles

both steering rack gaiters soaked with oil/fluid

front inner brake pads appear low

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,377 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable tie rod (2.2.C.1d)

Offside 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)

both steering rack gaiters soaked with oil/fluid

front inner brake pads appear low

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,125 miles

air intake pipe loose

n/s/f door mirror lower glass missing

slight corrosion to edges of rear brake discs

slight damage to n/s sill panel.

slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre valve

spare wheel missing

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 8.5mm, 205/65/16c 105 / 107t

Fail 17 Jun 2016 45,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air intake pipe loose

n/s/f door mirror lower glass missing

slight corrosion to edges of rear brake discs

slight damage to n/s sill panel.

slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre valve

spare wheel missing

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 8.5mm, 205/65/16c 105 / 107t

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,201 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,979 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,948 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 17,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 17,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 13,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,302 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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FD05 FFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 FD05 FFN, 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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FD05 FFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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