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FN05 JFZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,224 mi
Last recorded220,224 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 220,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 209,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 200,311 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 186,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 186,208 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 174,272 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 169,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Top engine cover loose

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 169,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Top engine cover loose

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 159,008 miles

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

power steering pump has a light misting of oil

Fail 1 Aug 2013 159,008 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

power steering pump has a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Aug 2012 143,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2012 143,673 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,588 miles

nearside light lense broken

ofside reverse light lense broken

Fail 22 Aug 2011 126,588 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside light lense broken

ofside reverse light lense broken

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,846 miles

offside rear fog light lense cover broken but not showing white light

Fail 19 Aug 2010 110,540 miles

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

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

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

offside rear fog light lense cover broken but not showing white light

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,046 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 78,829 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)

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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FN05 JFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN05 JFZ, 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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FN05 JFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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