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FJ17 GMX

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,681 mi
Last recorded158,681 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 GMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,681 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 158,676 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective two plugs unplugged on the adblue pump. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,583 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,430 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage, tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central lower part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both wipers slight smear

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip lower centre of the windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,251 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip lower centre of the windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,832 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,832 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged Second row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2020

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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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FJ17 GMX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 FJ17 GMX, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ17 GMX registered?

FJ17 GMX is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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