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FD54 TLZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

129,259 mi
Last recorded129,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 TLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 129,259 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 128,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 128,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,218 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end 2 nuts on ball joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 128,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end 2 nuts on ball joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel injector leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2023 127,073 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel injector leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,625 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack has play inner and small leak ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front injectors leaking / smoke

Nearside Front Upper coolant level low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 124,618 miles

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

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack has play inner and small leak ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front injectors leaking / smoke

Nearside Front Upper coolant level low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear registration plate light inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,188 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,861 miles

Central Front Lower engine gearbox oil leak not extensive

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned incorrectly positoned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine gearbox oil leak not extensive

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv-boot damage resulting loose of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,816 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,432 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,224 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 102,224 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,203 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,203 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,431 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,685 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2011 85,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,805 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,012 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,012 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,329 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 67,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,859 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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FD54 TLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 FD54 TLZ, 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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FD54 TLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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