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AX53 VGG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 VGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 161,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 161,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 153,907 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel residue under engine no leak seen

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

Pass 27 May 2015 152,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 150,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 150,834 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded from master cylinder

pas fluid on minimum level

Pass 17 May 2013 134,336 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 134,292 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 106,226 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 106,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 76,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,323 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,946 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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AX53 VGG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX53 VGG, 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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AX53 VGG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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