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FG54 DRO

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,660 mi
Last recorded176,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 176,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 176,074 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2016 176,074 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside trim panels missing

rear lights interacting with indicators

Fail 1 Sep 2015 154,223 miles

Brakes ; o/s brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; parking brake cables corroded

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded inner areas

Lighting ; main beam switch feels odd , may develop a fault

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Note ; P.A.S. pipes require attention by gearbox

Note ; ladened at time of test

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering ; n/s & o/s trackrod end have slight play in ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints have slight play

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,223 miles

Brakes ; o/s brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; parking brake cables corroded

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded inner areas

Lighting ; main beam switch feels odd , may develop a fault

Note ; P.A.S. pipes require attention by gearbox

Note ; ladened at time of test

Steering ; n/s & o/s trackrod end have slight play in ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints have slight play

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,672 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 136,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 117,007 miles

Brakes ; slight fluctuation on front & rear brakes

Brakes ; surface corrosion on brake discs , recommend clean off

Steering ; slight play n/s steering arm

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 14 Jul 2012 92,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,012 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,219 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 DRO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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