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FJ05 BCU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 115,570 miles

play in n/s/f steering rack end

play in o/s/f steering rack end

temporary o/s door mirror glass fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in n/s/f steering rack end

play in o/s/f steering rack end

temporary o/s door mirror glass fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,884 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs {inner}

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc {inner}

damage to o/s windscreen area

play in n/s steering rack end

play in o/s steering rack end

temp repair to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 18 Apr 2008 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both rear brake discs {inner}

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc {inner}

damage to o/s windscreen area

play in n/s steering rack end

play in o/s steering rack end

temp repair to o/s door mirror glass

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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FJ05 BCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ05 BCU, 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 FJ05 BCU registered?

FJ05 BCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FJ05 BCU safe to buy?

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