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BW53 SVF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,157 mi
Last recorded110,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 SVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 105,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,563 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 90,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,688 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 71,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 71,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,504 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,032 miles

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

nsf washer weak

nsr rev lamp not working lens broken

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,540 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,335 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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BW53 SVF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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