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FG54 GAU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,812 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 123,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,547 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 111,547 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise strong handbrake cable worn recommend replacement

brake discs worn

damage to windscreen zone a and b

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 97,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise strong handbrake cable worn recommend replacement

advise strong offside handbrake performance low

advise strong possible play in other front steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed items

brake discs worn

damage to windscreen zone a and b

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 8 May 2012 82,412 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 82,355 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,319 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED

ADVISE WHEELS FITTED WITH WHEEL TRIMS(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BOLTS)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,316 miles

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)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED

ADVISE WHEELS FITTED WITH WHEEL TRIMS(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BOLTS)

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 GAU 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 56.3%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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