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FM05 ETF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,928 mi
Last recorded131,928 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,928 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,592 miles

Both front out riggers corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,553 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Both front out riggers corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2024 123,350 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured * NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated * Hardening affect (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 120,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 116,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 107,130 miles

1,front dampers misting in oil

Fail 13 Jun 2020 107,130 miles

1,front dampers misting in oil

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 104,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 102,703 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 30 May 2017 94,732 miles

Rear step bar has corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 94,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear step bar has corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 88,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,073 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 77,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,451 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,718 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 ETF 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 74.1%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

FM05 ETF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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