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EF04 HRK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,357 mi
Last recorded111,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 HRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,357 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,304 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,673 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,032 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,259 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 13 Jan 2022 106,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,406 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 102,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

plastic underside covers impede inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,671 miles

wipers torn but still clear the windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,599 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2016 85,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 May 2014 77,193 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 72,769 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack tie rod n/s

Fail 7 May 2013 72,769 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in steering rack tie rod n/s

Pass 4 May 2012 68,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 68,872 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 65,141 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 61,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 56,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,109 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)

o/s/f indicator damaged but not affecting operation

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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EF04 HRK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EF04 HRK, 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 EF04 HRK registered?

EF04 HRK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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