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FM05 EPF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,490 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 90,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,516 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,636 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 80,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,185 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,450 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in passenger side front tyre

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

Oil leak!

Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nail in passenger side front tyre

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

Oil leak!

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,544 miles

Both front suspension top struts mounting slightly noiesy

Passenger side small body moulding missing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,521 miles

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

Both front suspension top struts mounting slightly noiesy

Passenger side small body moulding missing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,776 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 64,618 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,032 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 57,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,573 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,198 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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FM05 EPF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPF, 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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FM05 EPF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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