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BX04 JOU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,464 mi
Last recorded166,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 166,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 166,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 163,590 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 163,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 158,524 miles

Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 158,516 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 153,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 153,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 152,496 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2015 152,496 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2014 149,279 miles

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,088 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 135,086 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 111,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 90,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 50,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,353 miles

slight delamination of front no. plate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,873 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 JOU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BX04 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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