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CE53 SWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,301 mi
Last recorded226,301 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 226,301 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 223,361 miles

hazard switch operation

oil? leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 212,637 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 212,428 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 193,769 miles

NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING, PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM BALL JOINT, REAR PADS LOW

Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,111 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Dec 2015 170,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,292 miles

Nearside mirror wide angle glass missing.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Offside track rod end dust cover perished.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight leak from power steering pump.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 136,374 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the trad but not through to cords

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Dec 2013 136,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the trad but not through to cords

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2012 124,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,902 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 54,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,128 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 46,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CE53 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CE53 SWJ, 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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CE53 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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