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FE05 TZU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,099 mi
Last recorded131,099 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 131,099 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 131,089 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,881 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 123,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 118,483 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 118,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under side corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

pin hole in the n/s/f driveshaft gaiter but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Aug 2019 107,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

pin hole in the n/s/f driveshaft gaiter but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

pin hole in n/s/f driveshaft gaiter but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

pin hole in n/s/f driveshaft gaiter but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,014 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outside shoulders

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on inside and outside shoulders

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,182 miles

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

both front tyres have a cut on the inner sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,339 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner and outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cuts on the inner and outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,753 miles

n/s/f washer jet blocked

very slight play in the n/s/f tie rod

Fail 8 Aug 2014 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f washer jet blocked

very slight play in the n/s/f tie rod

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,261 miles

both front wipers split

very slight play in the n/s/f tie rod

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in the n/s/f wheel steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

hazard switch intermitantly not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly scuffed

o/s/f door mirror glass broken

passengers air bag light on

small cut in the o/s/r tyre sidewall not exposing the cord or ply

vehicle electrics light on

Fail 13 Jul 2010 82,605 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,353 miles

O/s wiper blade showing signs of detteriation.

Play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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