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FL05 ZMX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,680 mi
Last recorded207,680 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 207,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 196,151 miles

Parking brake has meet minimum effort. Adjustment or replacement might be required

Pass 18 Oct 2022 187,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire route wrong and rubbing on steering (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2022 187,426 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam staying on whilst on dip beam. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose, not tight. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire route wrong and rubbing on steering (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2021 179,214 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oily

Fail 15 Sep 2021 179,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oily

Fail 27 Aug 2021 178,943 miles

Brake fluid contaminated FLUID BAD . (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL LIGHT . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative SWITCH FAULTY. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK BALL OR WEAR IN RACK BODY . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged FLEXI HOSE OFFSIDE REAR AT CALIPER . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier fractured SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BROKEN . (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users VERY SMOKEY ETC . (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTTOM BALL JOINT OFFSIDE FRONT BADLY WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS NEARSIDE REAR + DISCS ? . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODED . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE FRONT . (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHOCKER DAMP . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted NEARSIDE REAR AT CALIPER . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER BOOT OF OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT CRACKING AND DAMP . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear TOW BAR PRETTY CORRODED .

Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,414 miles

4 rear seats fitted,rear facing.

engine very oily

power steering pump damp.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 173,395 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

4 rear seats fitted,rear facing.

Offside Rear brake hose fitted wrong side of handbrake cable

engine very oily

front brake discs worn.

power steering pump damp.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

turbo oil return pipe fitted incorrectly.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,100 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 164,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,809 miles

All discs have surface corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,809 miles

All discs have surface corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 121,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,829 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,535 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 ZMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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