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FP55 OXF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 OXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,815 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,986 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 95,426 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,882 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 89,882 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,583 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,171 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,913 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,521 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,430 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 OXF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP55 OXF, 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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What year was FP55 OXF registered?

FP55 OXF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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