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BW53 TAU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,800 mi
Last recorded211,800 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 211,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 189,517 miles

rear fuel tank strap rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2015 189,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fuel tank strap rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2013 164,581 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 164,581 miles

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

Offside 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 4 Aug 2012 144,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 126,348 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 126,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,999 miles

screen damage

Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,507 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,931 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 TAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAU, 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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What year was BW53 TAU registered?

BW53 TAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is BW53 TAU safe to buy?

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