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GL54 XFB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024

front bumper loose

front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view (strong advisory/recommend replacement

headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

heavy oil leak - requires attention

injector seal starting to leak (slight leak of gasses)

nearside front tyre becoming worn - outer edge

nearside rear brake flex hose slightly twisted

nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside front outer cv boot slightly loose - slightly leaking grease

offside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

offside rear (short) brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake - signs that its been previously HOT/binding

rear parking brake weak (18%) requires further attention on offside rear

windscreen wiper linkage sticking - requires attention

Fail 27 Nov 2024 128,600 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front jacking point/out rigger corroded (HOLE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front bumper loose

front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

heavy oil leak - requires attention

nearside front tyre becoming worn - outer edge

nearside rear brake flex hose twisted slightly

nearside rear shock absorber - slight misting of oil

offside front outer cv boot slightly loose (leaking grease slightly)

offside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

offside rear (short) brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake - signs that its been previously HOT/binding

windscreen wiper linkage sticking

Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front jacking points corroded/weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads becoming worn

front windcsreen washers weak

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint worn/slight play - (recommend replacement)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside front tyre very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

offside rear (short) brake pipe becoming corroded

oil leak

parking brake effort weak. (16% effort - only just met) - requires attention on offside rear

rear brake flex hoses slightly twisted

Fail 13 Nov 2023 128,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front jacking points corroded/weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads becoming worn

front windcsreen washers weak

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint worn/slight play - (recommend replacement)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside front tyre very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

offside rear (short) brake pipe becoming corroded

oil leak

parking brake effort weak. (16% effort - only just met) - requires attention on offside rear

rear brake flex hoses slightly twisted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point going soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,600 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 128,600 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen and also crack just to the edge of zone A advise replacement (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen just outside zone (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2017 128,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen and also crack just to the edge of zone A advise replacement (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen just outside zone (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 143,602 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 143,602 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 128,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 173,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 147,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 147,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 114,490 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 114,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL54 XFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GL54 XFB, 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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GL54 XFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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