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DC54 FZE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 122,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,041 miles

1 of 2 fuel tank straps broke/corroded - fuel tank still secure

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,040 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 fuel tank straps broke/corroded - fuel tank still secure

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,787 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 118,787 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 116,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front washer not working but still clearing windscreen

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

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

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

Rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2020 11,242 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,367 miles

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,775 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,765 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,342 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,819 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,819 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering resevoir below minimum

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,292 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both steering rack gaitors damp - possible oil seeping inside rack

offside rear tyre 3mm in places

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,167 miles

All brake pads becoming low

Nearside indicator not self cancelling

Slight play in steering system

Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,167 miles

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

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

All brake pads becoming low

Nearside indicator not self cancelling

Slight play in steering system

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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DC54 FZE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DC54 FZE, 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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DC54 FZE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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