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FM53 GWG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 GWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 101,067 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s washer inop but drivers sufficant to clear screen

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension bushes slight cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,979 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,851 miles

o/s/f out rigger rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,851 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

o/s/f out rigger rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general surface rust

oil ;leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

washers worked just ran out of water on teat

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,564 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,355 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,355 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,200 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,774 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,975 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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FM53 GWG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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