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FJ17 WDS

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 WDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 131,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,103 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 97,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,630 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails on edge ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails on edge ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,999 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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FJ17 WDS is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

FJ17 WDS is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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