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HX54 FWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,604 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,282 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,939 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. INCORRECT (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,486 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,486 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 1 Sep 2020 92,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,290 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 83,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 80,869 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 80,869 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,094 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 79,092 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 61,658 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 61,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 56,779 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 51,099 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 51,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,890 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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HX54 FWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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