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FN55 MWJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,754 mi
Last recorded81,754 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 MWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,753 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative hazard (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65r16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f abs bracket missing requires brg

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,820 miles

Front to rear to O/S/R metal brake pipe slight corroded

High level brake light inop

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2017 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front to rear to O/S/R metal brake pipe slight corroded

High level brake light inop

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,778 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/ RACK, OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE, PUNTURE N/S/R TYRE, EMISSIONS TO CLEAN.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/ RACK, OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE, PUNTURE N/S/R TYRE, EMISSIONS TO CLEAN.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nails in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,773 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre 4 nails in tread pattern..n/s/r tyre screws in tread pattern ..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,519 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,519 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nails x4 o/s/f tyre..nails x4/cuts in tread pattern n/s/f tyre..screw in n/s/r tyre..nails x3 o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,064 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre..rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 50,609 miles

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

Nearside 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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FN55 MWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FN55 MWJ, 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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FN55 MWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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