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FD53 GDZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 GDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Combustion leak under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount worn slight rough when steering turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 274,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

coolant level low

injector pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 267,720 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 269,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 263,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 263,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

slight misting frontshockers

Pass 12 Feb 2016 252,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake sticking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 219,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 194,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 162,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 128,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,857 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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FD53 GDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD53 GDZ, 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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FD53 GDZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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