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FG54 BYX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

112,513 mi
Last recorded112,513 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 112,513 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing next to wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing next to the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 112,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing next to wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing next to the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,116 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch, near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch, near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,832 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing next to the front springs corroded but not weak

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner wing next to the front spring corroded but not weak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector or spill pipe? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded forward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rearward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded forward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rearward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer central sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,133 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,639 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded badly both hoses

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded badly both hoses

Fail 18 Sep 2021 91,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded badly both hoses

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded badly both hoses

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside above axle (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hoses poorly routed

Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside above axle (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hoses poorly routed

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,008 miles

o/s/f tyre perished in tread area

Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,991 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)

o/s/f tyre perished in tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,114 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,262 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,639 miles

Bonnet secondary latch stiff

Engine coolant low

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,987 miles

advise bonnet pull

slight play in n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 47,736 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,294 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,224 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 BYX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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