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FM53 JVO

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,639 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 83,310 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door trim missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 83,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door trim missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,225 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Glow-plug light illuminated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Fail 24 May 2024 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Glow-plug light illuminated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Fail 21 May 2024 78,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to risk of Off-side track-rod end becoming detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Glow-plug light illuminated

Pass 23 May 2023 70,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,132 miles

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 28 Sep 2021 65,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,751 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,367 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 47,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 44,001 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,252 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 35,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,379 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 27,272 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 21,916 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,069 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,866 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 JVO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FM53 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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