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FE05 LFL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 129,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 129,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,386 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 128,607 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lens faded. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 128,602 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lens faded. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2021 121,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,517 miles

Both inner tie rods have slight play

Front Windscreen stone chipped

Headlights cloudy

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

Pass 2 May 2019 95,592 miles

Both inner tie rods have slight play

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,229 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt jammed (5.2.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 78,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,844 miles

Nearside handbrake cable securing clip missing

Offside Inner leak from c.v boot not allowing ingress of dirt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 70,843 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable securing clip missing

Offside Inner leak from c.v boot not allowing ingress of dirt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,608 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,000 miles

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

damp around n.s.f.inner c.v gaiter

front disc lipped

slight play in n.s.f. and o.s.f. inner arms

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,820 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008

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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FE05 LFL 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 77.3%.

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 FE05 LFL, 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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FE05 LFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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