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BW04 HBY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 76,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 76,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,354 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 75,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 69,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate will not unlock

Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tailgate will not unlock

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 59,861 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 50,974 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 46,092 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,428 miles

front disc brakes slightly worn

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc brakes slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,242 miles

near side front tyre outwall deep cut

Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,242 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre outwall deep cut

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 22,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,832 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 13,543 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,543 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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BW04 HBY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BW04 HBY, 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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BW04 HBY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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