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PF53 ZSG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,314 mi
Last recorded132,314 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ZSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,268 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 128,399 miles

Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,569 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 123,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 121,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose strut top bearing (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,288 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack drumstick

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,798 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 115,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,154 miles

slight play steering drum sticks

Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play steering drum sticks

Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,580 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 111,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 111,580 miles

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

slight play in rack

Fail 2 Sep 2008 111,580 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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PF53 ZSG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PF53 ZSG, 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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PF53 ZSG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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