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FG54 DFJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,497 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front check strap notchy

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake becoming long

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,250 miles

power steering fluid is on the minimum level

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play

both front inner steering rack joints have a large amount of play

both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished

front collision bar behind bumper is bent

offside front position lamp and indicator have slight interaction

rear position lamps have slight interaction with rear indicators

Fail 31 Dec 2019 93,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play

both front inner steering rack joints have a large amount of play

both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished

front collision bar behind bumper is bent

offside front position lamp and indicator have slight interaction

power steering fluid is on the minimum level

rear position lamps have slight interaction with rear indicators

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front & rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,930 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2010 37,189 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,184 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,998 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 DFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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