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FG54 DFL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 159,662 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 159,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,427 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 146,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 128,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,105 miles

steering rack gaitors oily

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine bay oily/oil leak

excessive corrosion to o/s/f box section/jacking point

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

possible exhaust leak at front of system

Fail 5 Dec 2018 125,098 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine bay oily/oil leak

engine mil lamp illuminated

excessive corrosion to o/s/f box section/jacking point

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

possible exhaust leak at front of system

steering rack gaitors oily

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear fog light lense damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,895 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear fog light lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,885 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear fog light lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 221,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 211,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 169,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 119,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,294 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 71,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 27,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,346 miles

slight wear inner steering rack joint

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 DFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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