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FD54 LBJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 156,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Side load area door not opening.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 156,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Side load area door not opening.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 156,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine/ gearbox stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,649 miles

BODYWORK IS DAMAGED IN SEVERAL PLACES

DRIVER,S DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S SIDE LOADING DOOR WONT OPEN

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT LENS IS MISSING

STEERING RACK IS WEEPING OIL

Fail 5 Jul 2017 156,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BODYWORK IS DAMAGED IN SEVERAL PLACES

DRIVER,S DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S SIDE LOADING DOOR WONT OPEN

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT LENS IS MISSING

STEERING RACK IS WEEPING OIL

Pass 28 Sep 2015 156,316 miles

REAR CHASSIS RAILS ARE CORRODED

REVERSE LIGHT UHIT IS BROKEN

Fail 15 Sep 2015 156,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

REAR CHASSIS RAILS ARE CORRODED

REVERSE LIGHT UHIT IS BROKEN

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,462 miles

Nearside reverse and rear fog lamp cluster is broken. (Non MoT items)

Nearside side loading door will not open.

Offside rear view mirror glass cracked.

Slight play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 154,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside reverse and rear fog lamp cluster is broken. (Non MoT items)

Nearside side loading door will not open.

Offside rear view mirror glass cracked.

Play in both track rod inner joints.

Slight play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,162 miles

side loading door wont open

Fail 7 Aug 2012 142,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake pads anti rattle clips wrongly fitted

side loading door wont open

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,783 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2011 130,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

nearside front senser wire not attached

offside front brake hose not in clip

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,453 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 100,453 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,489 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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FD54 LBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FD54 LBJ, 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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FD54 LBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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