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FN55 TLJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 TLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,684 miles

Age related rusting under vehicle

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 54,623 miles

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

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

Age related rusting under vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,231 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 49,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,833 miles

park brake met efficiency with firm application

Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

park brake met efficiency with firm application

Fail 8 Apr 2022 48,764 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside 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

o/s rear tyre heavily perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 46,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 45,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Cracking in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both `D` bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 45,894 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Cracking in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both `D` bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,891 miles

o/s rear tyre 11 years old

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked/perished on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre 11 years old

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,971 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,941 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement n/s handbrake cable sticking (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake JUST met efficiency requirements

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,749 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,278 miles

Rear brake discs very pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs very pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,737 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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FN55 TLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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