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GR53 BPZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 BPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 136,907 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs odd

registration plates have no BS AU 145D markings

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,817 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 133,809 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 131,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 131,019 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,889 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISK CORRODED/PITTED

REAR CENTER UPPER STOP LIGHT INOP

SOME CORROSION TO N/S/REAR BRAKE PIPE

SOME FRAYING TO N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE

Fail 24 Jun 2021 127,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISK CORRODED/PITTED

O/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR CENTER UPPER STOP LIGHT INOP

SOME CORROSION TO N/S/REAR BRAKE PIPE

SOME FRAYING TO N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE

Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 125,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 20 percent (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 11,753 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 11,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,786 miles

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

some movement to n/s/f steering rack nuckle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TO LOW (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

some movement to n/s/f steering rack nuckle

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,142 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,795 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,523 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,778 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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GR53 BPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 GR53 BPZ, 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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GR53 BPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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