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FG54 BYF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,110 miles

o/s n/s front inner discs corroding

oil leak present

slight corrossion on o/s rear main run brake pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2025 99,107 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s front U shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s front inner discs corroding

oil leak present

slight corrossion on o/s rear main run brake pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,616 miles

Rear step excessively corroded likely to fail

Fail 7 Sep 2023 90,614 miles

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

Rear step excessively corroded likely to fail

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,745 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

hand brake cables rusty

surface corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,002 miles

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

hand brake cables rusty

play in rack ends

wipers worn split on ends

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE CABLES RUSTY

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOX SECTION THIN AND FLAKY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

PLAY IN RACK ENDS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,026 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,681 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs and off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

main hand brake cable outer wires corroded

play in steering rack ends

Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,679 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front springs and off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

main hand brake cable outer wires corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 620,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER RDGE (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 65,025 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,760 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs show signs of wear but does not have reduced performance

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 17,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,132 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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FG54 BYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG54 BYF, 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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FG54 BYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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