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FG54 CVH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

177,170 mi
Last recorded177,170 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 177,170 miles

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

Rear trailer socket damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2026 177,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working x 2 rear lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear trailer socket damaged

Pass 8 May 2024 176,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 176,902 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis rail outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

trailer socket slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2023 176,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front jacking points corroded x2

nearside rear spring corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,065 miles

both rear tyres worn low nearside inner sidewall split

Fail 20 Jan 2022 173,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn low nearside inner sidewall split

Pass 22 Jan 2021 169,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 164,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 164,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 154,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 139,413 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,191 miles

centre brake light not working

front brake discs corroded

leak from n/s inner driveshaft gaiter

n/s mirror cracked

warning lights on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded

leak from n/s inner driveshaft gaiter

n/s mirror cracked

warning lights on dash

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,923 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror smashed

high level stop light in op

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 109,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil light on

high level brake light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil light on

high level brake light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,003 miles

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

advise tracking as tyre are wearing edges

nearside rear view mirror cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2012 81,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise tracking as tyre are wearing edges

nearside rear view mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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

pre heater light on - rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

pre heater light on - rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,157 miles

Advise,front number plate deteriating,slight binding n\s\f wheel.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 13,765 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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 CVH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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