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YM05 FRJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

268,000 mi
Last recorded268,000 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 268,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 268,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 268,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 253,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 253,133 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 215,136 miles

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 215,126 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 165,190 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 165,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,688 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack ball end.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 113,688 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack ball end.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,752 miles

front windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,719 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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YM05 FRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM05 FRJ, 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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YM05 FRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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