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FG55 MZD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,404 mi
Last recorded149,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 MZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 149,404 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Earth strap from body to gearbox snapped (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 146,763 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 143,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 140,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,556 miles

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

power steering belt loose

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

power steering belt loose

Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 115,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,580 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 67,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aims not tested

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,078 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,738 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,872 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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FG55 MZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG55 MZD, 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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FG55 MZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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