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AP53 BVH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,936 mi
Last recorded209,936 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 209,936 miles

drivers seat belt frayed & retracting slowly

front registration plate damaged

underbody corroded in various locations

Pass 29 Sep 2016 208,777 miles

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

under-body corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 208,776 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

under-body corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 204,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 186,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,971 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,254 miles

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

o/s/f linkarm balljoint slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,348 miles

Oil leak

gear box has slight leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,035 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,852 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,446 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,999 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,472 miles

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)

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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AP53 BVH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP53 BVH, 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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AP53 BVH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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