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GP53 ESN

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,955 mi
Last recorded201,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ESN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 201,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 199,662 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 195,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 195,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 192,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 186,771 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 184,016 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 184,016 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 173,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 158,409 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 145,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 145,390 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,378 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both fronts top strut mountings rubbers worn rough noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 1.6mm very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both fronts top strut mountings rubbers worn rough noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 1.6mm very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,909 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2016 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,081 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F indicator faded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 91,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F indicator faded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,575 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weeping

N/S washer jet a bit weak

N/S/R brake pads worn

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,136 miles

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,376 miles

Slight play on N/S/F track rod ball joint

Fail 22 Dec 2010 58,376 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn low

* Storng Advisory * N/S/F tyre worn low

Slight play on N/S/F track rod ball joint

Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,132 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 27,817 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

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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GP53 ESN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP53 ESN, 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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GP53 ESN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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