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FM53 GMZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 GMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,862 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 129,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 129,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 122,642 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 122,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise battery light on

Fail 12 Jan 2010 121,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise battery light on

Pass 1 May 2009 121,098 miles

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

Radiator support panel damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2009 121,098 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Radiator support panel damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,573 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 92,573 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,930 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 70,913 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

slightplay in near sideand off side steering rack

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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FM53 GMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FM53 GMZ, 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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FM53 GMZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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