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FG54 BYT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,031 mi
Last recorded242,031 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 242,031 miles

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

top and bottom engine mounts perished with diesel

Fail 18 Nov 2021 242,031 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

top and bottom engine mounts perished with diesel

Pass 16 Nov 2020 232,280 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 229,381 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 229,377 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 214,612 miles

Front wipers intermittently not parking or switching off

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 214,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers intermittently not parking or switching off

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 198,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 9 Nov 2016 179,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 179,491 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015
Fail 9 Nov 2015 150,357 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 136,912 miles

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

lower engine cover not fully secure

Fail 8 Nov 2014 135,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

lower engine cover not fully secure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

movement in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2012 89,292 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

movement in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,530 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm remaining

Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,302 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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FG54 BYT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FG54 BYT, 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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FG54 BYT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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