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FG54 BYZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 108,892 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear step heavily corroded and weak (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S/R side door (6.2.B.1c)

Fluid leak from underneath

Front registration plate cracked/broken

N/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,272 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 97,272 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,167 miles

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

Rear step corroded

SRS light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 53,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,802 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 BYZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYZ, 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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What year was FG54 BYZ registered?

FG54 BYZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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