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FH54 LSL

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 LSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 124,844 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRUT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 124,549 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 119,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 118,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.43 1/m, (limit 1.71 1/m) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp not working All rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Screw in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,831 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose on mountings

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear out of shape

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,133 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread .

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted .

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread .

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front wiper blades .

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,377 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of rear brake hoses .

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of rear brake hoses .

Pass 28 May 2012 61,513 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of rear brake hoses .

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,496 miles

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

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,811 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,015 miles

Power steering fluid on minimum

Front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid on minimum

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,149 miles

bolt in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,101 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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FH54 LSL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH54 LSL, 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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FH54 LSL is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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