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FJ55 UZM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 127,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 127,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 124,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 124,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 120,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,424 miles

Drivers Seat ( Damaged )

N/s + O/s Rear Lamps ( Covers Missing )

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/s Rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s + O/s Rear Top Mounting Plates Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,179 miles

Clutch pedal Rubber Missing

Glow Plug Indicator Lamp On (Dash )

Hazard Light Switch Cover

N/s + O/s Rear Lamp Outer Lens Cover Missing

O/s Front Drivers Seat Worn And Damaged

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/s Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,177 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal Rubber Missing

Glow Plug Indicator Lamp On (Dash )

Hazard Light Switch Cover

N/s + O/s Rear Lamp Outer Lens Cover Missing

O/s Front Drivers Seat Worn And Damaged

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/s Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,088 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/s Front (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Drivers Seat

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,553 miles

Drivers Seat ( Damaged )

N/s Front Indicator Lamp Damaged

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 94,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Rubber Missing (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator not working N/s Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working O/s rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drivers Seat ( Damaged )

N/s Front Indicator Lamp Damaged

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,277 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,062 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,761 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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FJ55 UZM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ55 UZM, 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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FJ55 UZM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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