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FP05 EHJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,643 mi
Last recorded184,643 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 184,643 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear General corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 181,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 178,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 178,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 175,569 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 175,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 173,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 168,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 168,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 159,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 154,273 miles

Engine smokeing

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Headlight dip switch deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 154,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 154,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre seat belt catch {middle row} damaged but still working

lower screen damaged

scratches on screen but not affeecting view to front

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,688 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 114,119 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 91,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,166 miles

Steering knocking from o/s but can not find any play

Fail 31 May 2011 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering knocking from o/s but can not find any play

Pass 24 May 2010 48,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 26,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 26,521 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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FP05 EHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP05 EHJ, 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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FP05 EHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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