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FL05 ZGH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,147 mi
Last recorded164,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 ZGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 164,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower door trim missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Door lower trim missing retaining clips still present (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken holed insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door retaining strap deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Outer clear lens holed broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs worn / corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door retainer strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 146,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 146,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,877 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,984 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,728 miles

Offside Rear flexi brake hose incorrect routing but not kinked or fouling

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear flexi brake hose incorrect routing but not kinked or fouling

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,604 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 58,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,510 miles

windscreen has crack in it more than 10mm in zone a but has been repaired by specialist had certificate to prove it

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,784 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 23,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FL05 ZGH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL05 ZGH, 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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FL05 ZGH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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