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FL05 ZSJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 108,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,054 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, inner sill box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,210 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dent in n/s/rear outer wheel rim

dent n/s/front outer wheel rim

dent o/s/rear outer wheel rim

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

small cut on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

small split in n/s/front indicator lens

Fail 7 Nov 2013 85,209 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dent in n/s/rear outer wheel rim

dent n/s/front outer wheel rim

dent o/s/rear outer wheel rim

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight stiffnes and tight spot on steering

small cut on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

small split in n/s/front indicator lens

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,631 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,322 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZSJ, 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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What year was FL05 ZSJ registered?

FL05 ZSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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