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FN05 JOH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,516 mi
Last recorded197,516 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 197,516 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 183,442 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2024 183,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 173,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 173,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn the lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 170,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake, caliper lever arm slightly seized. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 165,557 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 165,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking both outer part of the steering rack ( track ROD) DRAGLINK ) (2.1.5 (a))

power steering fluid level well below( minimum ).

Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,599 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight oil leak from rubber gaiter boot ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 160,584 miles

Brake cable damaged incomplete corroded to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight oil leak from rubber gaiter boot ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 155,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 148,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,904 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 120,942 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,942 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 113,890 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ecu light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,558 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 100,546 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 93,015 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,805 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,491 miles

correct registration plates fitted at time of re-test.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,491 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JOH 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 64.3%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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