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FL05 ZJN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,452 mi
Last recorded173,452 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 173,452 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 162,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 162,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 160,036 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 160,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,898 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 155,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,409 miles

Offside wing mirror glass

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outriggers corroded and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play unable to fully check suspension due to track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,605 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,004 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 136,994 miles

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,885 miles

both wiper blades deterioating

o/s rear brake caliper slightly sticking

oil leak

sligh play and knock in n/s o/s inner rack joints

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,885 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades deterioating

o/s rear brake caliper slightly sticking

oil leak

sligh play and knock in n/s o/s inner rack joints

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,915 miles

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,889 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,351 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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FL05 ZJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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