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BC53 JCX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,295 mi
Last recorded162,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 JCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 162,295 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Possible LSV issue (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 162,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 156,109 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2024 156,105 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 151,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 143,653 miles

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

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2020 143,653 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,642 miles

Both front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 136,640 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Broken at cat off the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper not on its rest (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper not on its rest (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Both front inner tie rod slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 123,742 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked ( at tread )

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( at middle) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 123,740 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine rattle (7.3.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside / offside (2.5.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked ( at tread )

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( at middle) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,904 miles

Front both inner tie rods has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,904 miles

Front both inner tie rods has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing front bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,495 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 22 Dec 2015 94,495 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,248 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,073 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,268 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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BC53 JCX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC53 JCX, 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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BC53 JCX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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