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FM05 ZRJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,982 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 120,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 109,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,713 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 101,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 86,666 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under van (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,674 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,078 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,614 miles

All brake pads wearing low.

Drivers seat slightly loose.

Near side front and off side rear tyres wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Taped repair to nearside rear lamp.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 57,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake pads wearing low.

Drivers seat slightly loose.

Near side front and off side rear tyres wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,760 miles

drivers seat has movment but frame and seat belt mount secured to body

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake hoses slightly miss positioned

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,760 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat has movment but frame and seat belt mount secured to body

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake hoses slightly miss positioned

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,861 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 29,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around n/s rack gaitor

n/s front tyre very low on tread (1.8mm)

Pass 16 May 2011 29,782 miles

damp around n/s rack gaitor

n/s front tyre very low on tread (1.8mm)

Pass 1 May 2010 21,395 miles

c/l 46012

Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,031 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 ZRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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