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BX53 GXC

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 GXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front have slight play ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F brake pads very thin. N/S/F Brake pads ok. requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,901 miles

Coolant low

Covers & shield fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ides ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,165 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside - ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Top Mounts Have Lift When Vehicle Hung

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil Residue Engine Area

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,077 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil residue engine area's

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 51,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 47,947 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side loading door trim missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,310 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,935 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,467 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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BX53 GXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 GXC, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX53 GXC registered?

BX53 GXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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