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FG54 GWK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,593 mi
Last recorded179,593 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 179,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper strut suspension bush slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 179,585 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper strut suspension bush slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 172,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above fuel tank running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 165,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 158,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 158,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,746 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper mounting movement not excessive at moment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper mounting movement not excessive at moment

Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,553 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,224 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 143,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,844 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,264 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 110,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,191 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,693 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 GWK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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