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NV54 FWL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,722 mi
Last recorded159,722 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 159,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tailgate light cluster damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 157,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 156,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 137,869 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 137,869 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 98,930 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,862 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,138 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,511 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,073 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,291 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NV54 FWL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV54 FWL, 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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NV54 FWL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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