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FG55 WFW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 125,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 123,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 122,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,962 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,962 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,397 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,725 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion on rear step advise

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,960 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 57,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,698 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 WFW 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 78.3%.

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 WFW, 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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What year was FG55 WFW registered?

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

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