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FG54 CXU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,862 mi
Last recorded155,862 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,862 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links and d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 155,862 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links and d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,168 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Timing belt?

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,050 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly delaminated on sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,048 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly delaminated on sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,580 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Near side rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side rear (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring broken Near side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

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

Rear inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,501 miles

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

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,501 miles

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

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut on offside front tyre tread

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,187 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut on offside front tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,997 miles

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

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

Timing belt replacement due at 70,000 miles

Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Timing belt replacement due at 70,000 miles

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,711 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

timing belt recommended replacement 70.000miles

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,884 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,442 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 CXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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