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FG55 WTJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,288 mi
Last recorded180,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 180,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 167,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 161,520 miles

Central Front Fuel Tank Strap Broken and Missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has a power issue- Slow Revving and response to accelerator pedal

Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,116 miles

fuel tank strap broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 17 Apr 2017 119,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 98,928 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 98,925 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 85,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,867 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 80,867 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 74,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,339 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 WTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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