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FP55 OXH

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,829 mi
Last recorded155,829 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both getting rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight noises from both front upper top mounts

Fail 5 Feb 2026 155,829 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both getting rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight noises from both front upper top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2025 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 138,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear step corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,214 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens faded at top (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded at top (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear step corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,235 miles

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

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,465 miles

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICINCY NEAR LIMIT

Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working HI-LINE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICINCY NEAR LIMIT

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,697 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 103,697 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,861 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,417 miles

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

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,702 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,873 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,036 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 OXH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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