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HX54 FVU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,586 mi
Last recorded134,586 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 FVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 134,586 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 134,566 miles

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

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,625 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 129,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 125,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture holding cover up (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has crack in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has crack in tread

Fail 7 Jun 2019 121,359 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre has crack in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has crack in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2018 117,667 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,667 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire fouling drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn not secure at bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded. n/s/f bottom ball joint play

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,272 miles

engin light on

n/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

centre brakelight inop

Fail 14 Jun 2014 89,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

centre brakelight inop

Pass 20 May 2013 76,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 62,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,696 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,850 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight wall deterioation

near side rear tyre slight wall deterioation

Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side front tyre slight wall deterioation

near side rear tyre slight wall deterioation

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,985 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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HX54 FVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 HX54 FVU, 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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HX54 FVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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