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BX04 HXB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,920 mi
Last recorded220,920 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 220,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 219,755 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 219,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACK POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 217,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 209,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 209,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 196,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,461 miles

both rear upper spring mounts in a rusty condition

front to rear brake pipe rusty

o/s/f outrigger /jacking point corroded

tow bar brackets and fixings corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 175,582 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 175,498 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 163,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 163,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 161,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 155,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 144,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 144,878 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 124,176 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 113,362 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 113,362 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,837 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,465 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 64,742 miles

1. O/S/F STEERING RACK TIE ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

2. ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON

3. AIR BAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,742 miles

1. O/S/F STEERING RACK TIE ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

2. ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON

3. AIR BAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,539 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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BX04 HXB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX04 HXB, 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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BX04 HXB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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