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FM05 EPU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,604 mi
Last recorded151,604 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 141,201 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 139,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,502 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil spings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,748 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,927 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 14,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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