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2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,653 mi
Last recorded155,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 SUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 155,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 155,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,932 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 143,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

man light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 127,196 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 109,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 98,753 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,966 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 84,966 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 69,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,619 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 44,076 miles

Nearside 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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BW53 SUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BW53 SUV, 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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BW53 SUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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