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GD53 OEM

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 119,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,976 miles

Dampness around nearside rear brake caliper but unable to determine what fluid it is.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 119,975 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between limiter valve & brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Dampness around nearside rear brake caliper but unable to determine what fluid it is.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,751 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

dip stick broken

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

dip stick broken

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

both front wipers deteriorated

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

both front wipers deteriorated

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a spare wheel retaining bolt broken but is still secure

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,863 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 81,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,041 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 62,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,818 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,632 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,270 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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GD53 OEM 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 58.3%.

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 GD53 OEM, 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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GD53 OEM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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