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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced aim unable to be tested (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicator (4.3.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WITH INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Damaged to nearside rear cluster.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Damaged to nearside rear cluster.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Integral body 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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipes on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bush has slight play
Offside Front Anti-roll bar bush has slight play
Offside Front Steering track rod inner joint has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s front rack ends have slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FM05 ETU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.
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