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FG54 HGA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

181,817 mi
Last recorded181,817 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 181,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 139,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,857 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 115,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,186 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox? ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 105,186 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox? ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,747 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 82,692 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,423 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,393 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,886 miles

both front and both rear discs corroded on brake pad face

Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and both rear discs corroded on brake pad face

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,473 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,326 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 HGA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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