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FP55 OFD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 OFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing next to wheel arch 1 x hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 113,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,174 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 108,169 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OSR corroded (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR (suspect worn - signs of metal swarf) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working NS (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment OS (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSF + OSF jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up NSF (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre tread low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,064 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,876 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen chipped zone b

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,876 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped zone b

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,876 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 12 Jan 2018 96,876 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,615 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 94,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,794 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,080 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,970 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,525 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,007 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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FP55 OFD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FP55 OFD, 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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FP55 OFD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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