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HX54 GHY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,235 mi
Last recorded161,235 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 161,235 miles

Emission done but not printed

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,820 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,231 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,548 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,175 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,785 miles

both front brake discs lipped

mil light on

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

abs light show intermittent fault

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 34,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,571 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 GHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HX54 GHY, 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 GHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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