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FG54 CHN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,502 mi
Last recorded150,502 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 150,024 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on dash ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 149,388 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on dash ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,872 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 148,867 miles

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 148,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,206 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 145,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 119,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,823 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,514 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 87,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 66,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,541 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,664 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CHN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

FG54 CHN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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