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FG55 WSJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,442 mi
Last recorded187,442 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 187,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion to both front jacking points

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2025 186,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

EOBD not connecting, emissions tested at operating temperature

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side-sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

vehicle smoky under acceleration

Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,825 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

general surface corrosion on lower parts of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2024 177,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

general surface corrosion on lower parts of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2023 168,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Feb 2023 168,066 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2022 163,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 163,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 161,965 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 156,870 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,076 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,953 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack joints.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,971 miles

markings on windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,754 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 122,754 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,076 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 WSJ 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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