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PJ05 FTN

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

162,505 mi
Last recorded162,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 162,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 151,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,508 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,268 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 142,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn

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

reverse lights operated when fog lamp is switched on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 129,119 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Central Front Coolant leak ()

both rear lamps broken

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 119,416 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 109,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,848 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,772 miles

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust/corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 93,772 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust/corrosion.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,937 miles

Oil leak

top engine cover insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

top engine cover insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,739 miles

1. near side rear reverse lamp lens broken 2. near side front indicator lamp lens broken.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1. near side rear reverse lamp lens broken 2. near side front indicator lamp lens broken.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,153 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,609 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 FTN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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