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FE55 VSJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,841 mi
Last recorded153,841 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 153,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mounts on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

both sills damaged along bottom edge from front to rear

Pass 10 May 2022 135,878 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

damage to o/s and n/s sill panels and n/s/r wing /wheel arch

Fail 10 May 2022 135,878 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage to o/s and n/s sill panels and n/s/r wing /wheel arch

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,231 miles

Drivers eat squab worn

Fog light lens broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S mirror broken

Play n/s front wheel bearing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 134,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drivers eat squab worn

Fog light lens broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S mirror broken

Play n/s front wheel bearing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,413 miles

Nearside Lower mirror glass missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 87,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower mirror glass missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,345 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Auxillery belt frayed

Front Front disc and pads corroded

Os sill outter sill split

Offside Rear Osr tyre out of shape

Pass 29 May 2015 57,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,364 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,686 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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FE55 VSJ 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 71.4%.

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 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 FE55 VSJ, 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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FE55 VSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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