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FG54 DPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,626 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drivers/passengers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 139,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working drivers/passengers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drivers/passengers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 138,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers/passengers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect drivers/passengers (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill / jacking point excessively corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 134,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill / jacking point excessively corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring mounting plates both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 130,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring mounting plates both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,839 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,409 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STEP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S N/S SPRING HANGERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 119,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STEP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S N/S SPRING HANGERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,481 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,629 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,629 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,594 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,424 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,740 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 DPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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