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FM05 FOJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 148,029 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,814 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 95,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,700 miles

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

slight movement at nearside inner rack joint

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,700 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,762 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,330 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 FOJ 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 70.6%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

FM05 FOJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is FM05 FOJ safe to buy?

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