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FM54 HTG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 147,265 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 147,220 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 139,402 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,393 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 120,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,668 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Suspension front mount bent

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Bumper screws missing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2014 40,800 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,223 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,223 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Slight brake bind on Nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,147 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 33,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,900 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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FM54 HTG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM54 HTG, 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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FM54 HTG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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