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FG54 CXW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 144,690 miles

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

Front outriggers heavily corroded and holed

underbody and components heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 144,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front out riggers heavily corroded and holed

Under body and components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,583 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 141,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn on side wall recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,808 miles

both top strut mounts deteriorating

centre stop light out

Fail 23 Sep 2021 135,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both top strut mounts deteriorating

centre stop light out

Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,933 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 129,933 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,126 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,602 miles

front and rear discs pitted and lightly scored

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,303 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 65,398 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,683 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,683 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 22,101 miles

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

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 CXW 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 64%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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