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FD54 VGT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

214,391 mi
Last recorded214,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 214,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 214,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 207,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 207,222 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 207,198 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

Fail 1 Feb 2017 206,997 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

Pass 3 Feb 2016 197,499 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK LEAKING

Fail 27 Jan 2016 197,229 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK LEAKING

Pass 4 Feb 2015 187,570 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 3 Feb 2015 187,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 17 May 2014 177,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 158,821 miles

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

n/s/r suspension mounting point damaged

slight play in steering

Fail 29 May 2013 158,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine cover loose and air duct missing

Fuel cap door insecure

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Nearside rear suspension arm forward mount area damaged

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

Offside rear coil spring different to nearside rear

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 149,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 136,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 100,465 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 100,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 VGT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FD54 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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