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FE05 LFU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 92,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,189 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,370 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,612 miles

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 56,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 54,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,420 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,384 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,766 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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FE05 LFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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