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FD05 FSG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 83,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,745 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,387 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,732 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 61,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Slight play in steering rack ram

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,506 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Main cable snapped at rear (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted both (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Slight bind in brake

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Slight play in steering rack ram

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,783 miles

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

slight in steering inner rack joints

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,143 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 FSG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FD05 FSG, 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 FD05 FSG registered?

FD05 FSG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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