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LX54 FTA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

223,109 mi
Last recorded223,109 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 FTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 223,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 217,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 217,182 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 203,273 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight/main beam switch faulty - intermittent

Pass 17 Jun 2022 194,648 miles

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

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 172,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Tread worn smooth, below limit ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 166,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,702 miles

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

slight wear n/s inner steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight wear n/s inner steering arm

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 127,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,183 miles

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

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

Rear reflector faded in colour both (1.5.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear reflector faded in colour both (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,756 miles

n /s/f headlamp bulb clip loose

Fail 9 Jan 2014 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n /s/f headlamp bulb clip loose

Fail 14 Jan 2013 81,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,426 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

o/s/r light lense cracked.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,239 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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LX54 FTA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LX54 FTA, 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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What year was LX54 FTA registered?

LX54 FTA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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