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FG55 WFR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,634 mi
Last recorded152,634 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 152,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 144,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault under both sides of front seats wiring has been modified and laying on floor with wires / electrical components exposed (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 140,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,422 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,652 miles

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

osf additional light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,591 miles

screen broken not in drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2018 121,590 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

screen broken not in drivers view

slight leak from steering pump

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,182 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 100,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,479 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 89,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,477 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen advise only

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside sill damaged advise only

offside rear and nearside rear tyre valves starting to perish advise only

Fail 17 Sep 2008 29,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,848 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 WFR 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 68%.

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 FG55 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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