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FG55 WHF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,418 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated glue in split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 110,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated glue in split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2018 82,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,883 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,514 miles

Airbag Light On

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,820 miles

Oil leak

front no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,284 miles

Offside Front 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)

front number plate is starting to delaminate advise only

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,969 miles

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

small crack in nearside front indicator lens advise only

Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have sidewall damage advise only

damage to front bumper davise only

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,566 miles

both rear tyres have sidewall damage advise only

damage to front bumper davise only

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 WHF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green 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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG55 WHF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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