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FD05 FTC

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,737 mi
Last recorded173,737 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 173,737 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 173,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 162,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front out riggers heavily corroded not within a perscribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2024 162,605 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front out riggers heavily corroded not within a perscribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2023 155,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 151,639 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 151,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 140,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 135,120 miles

Horn poor

Trailer socket damaged

Fail 8 May 2019 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. + damaged on inner sidewall near to cords (5.2.3 (b))

Horn poor

Trailer socket damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 128,360 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 May 2018 128,035 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 119,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,596 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 111,596 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre hand brake cable corroded

drivers seat base deteriated

n/s/f outer seat belt slow to retract

unable to vieu all brake pads wear without wheel removall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,938 miles

centre hand brake cable corroded

drivers seat base deteriated

n/s/f outer seat belt slow to retract

unable to vieu all brake pads wear without wheel removall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,002 miles

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

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

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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FD05 FTC 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 65.4%.

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 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 FTC, 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 FTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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