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FP54 DJX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,542 mi
Last recorded166,542 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 DJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 166,542 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 166,525 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 164,907 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 163,077 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 163,077 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2021 154,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 154,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,342 miles

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

springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

springs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,913 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,221 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f rack arm joint has slight play

o/s/f rack arm joint has excessive play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,243 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,259 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,988 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,927 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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FP54 DJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FP54 DJX, 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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FP54 DJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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