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FJ05 CHG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,183 mi
Last recorded200,183 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 CHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 200,183 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible atf (powersteering fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 200,183 miles

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible atf (powersteering fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 196,844 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible steering fluid ? difficult to distinguish (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 186,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 177,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake lever seized

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 177,263 miles

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

under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake lever seized

Pass 25 Feb 2016 166,907 miles

both rear lights dirty

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,866 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 148,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 139,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 139,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 132,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 121,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 121,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 96,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ05 CHG, 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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FJ05 CHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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