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OE54 FCX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,855 mi
Last recorded101,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 FCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 101,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlamps extinguish when indicators are used (stalk faulty) (4.2.2 (a))

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

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,732 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Drivers and passenger seats cushions in poor condition

Hazard warning switch faulty Top cover missing but operates as normal (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens missing not affecting lamp operation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s and n/s Upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,842 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front To Rear cable (1.1.15 (a))

Driver and Passenger Seats Deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping OIl (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp outer lens missing not affecting light operation.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s Upper Spring Seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,841 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp outer lens jagged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit S Socket Smashed bare wires exposed (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component likely to become detached Side Step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary Drive Belt Shredding

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front To Rear cable (1.1.15 (a))

Driver and Passenger Seats Deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

N Socket Damaged but usable

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping OIl (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s Upper Spring Seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear, o/s and n/s Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both o/s and n/s Seat swabs deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lend broken but not affecting light operation

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both Rack Boots Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,209 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear, o/s and n/s Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both o/s and n/s Seat swabs deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lend broken but not affecting light operation

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both Rack Boots Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,801 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at rear (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drivers and Passenger seat swabs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Lamp outer lens broken not affecting light operation

Nearside Side Loading door not opening from outside

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at rear (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drivers and Passenger seat swabs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Lamp outer lens broken not affecting light operation

Nearside Side Loading door not opening from outside

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 91,356 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 91,354 miles

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,375 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,372 miles

Hazard warning switch missing Cover of switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,084 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

hazard warning light switch damaged but still working

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,928 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 69,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,509 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 43,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,418 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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OE54 FCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE54 FCX, 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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OE54 FCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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