MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f inner tie rod slight play
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front both inner tie rods has slight play
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)
slight play in o/s/f steering arm
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
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)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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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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