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PJ05 FSZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,454 mi
Last recorded189,454 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 189,454 miles

Front disc corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear disc corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 189,454 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front disc corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear disc corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 187,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 182,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 176,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers starting to smear screen

minor oil leaks

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 16 May 2013 176,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

minor oil leaks

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 6 Mar 2012 153,654 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 153,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 135,520 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

slight freeplay in nearside and offside inner rack joints

Fail 5 Jan 2011 135,520 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

slight freeplay in nearside and offside inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,364 miles

rear shock absorber damaged nearside

Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,384 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear shock absorber damaged nearside

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,511 miles

nearside rear shock absorber outer cover damaged

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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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PJ05 FSZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ05 FSZ, 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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PJ05 FSZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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