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CJ53 UJV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,770 mi
Last recorded199,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 199,770 miles

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

advise : front subframe bushes slight wear/movement

Fail 10 Jan 2020 199,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : front subframe bushes slight wear/movement

Pass 8 Jan 2019 190,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 181,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 170,883 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 160,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 151,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 142,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 131,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 122,396 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,323 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 102,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 102,424 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,471 miles

slight were on both front brake disks

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,186 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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CJ53 UJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ53 UJV, 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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CJ53 UJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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