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FP55 OXG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,503 mi
Last recorded129,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 129,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower

Fail 17 Jul 2025 129,325 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicators used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower

Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 128,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 127,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 127,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,728 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,622 miles

Aux belt badly worn

Front wipers beginning to smear

Intake hose split and leaking oil over gearbox

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Radiator leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aux belt badly worn

Front wipers beginning to smear

Intake hose split and leaking oil over gearbox

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Radiator leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,462 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 106,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,109 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,943 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 OXG 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 FP55 OXG, 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 OXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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