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FM05 AXR

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

225,015 mi
Last recorded225,015 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 AXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 225,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens broken

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 213,666 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear lenses broken

Fail 27 Oct 2021 213,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear lenses broken

Pass 19 Oct 2020 201,330 miles

play in n.s tie bar(steering)

stone chip within zone b

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak

fog light lense broken

o.s.r light cluster broken

Pass 14 May 2019 182,623 miles

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

chip in front windscreen

o.s.r light cluster broken

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2019 182,623 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in front windscreen

o.s.r light cluster broken

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 169,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 155,710 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 3 May 2016 141,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 134,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 129,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear light lens covers broken but not showing white light too rear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,464 miles

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

tracking out on front wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2011 100,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,355 miles

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

n/s reflector damaged

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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FM05 AXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM05 AXR, 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 FM05 AXR registered?

FM05 AXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FM05 AXR safe to buy?

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