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EF04 LMK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,106 mi
Last recorded160,106 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 160,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 156,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 156,733 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,376 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 149,673 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 149,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,324 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 144,322 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 144,322 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,839 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 143,839 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 137,771 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 137,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,989 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,167 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake cables in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,785 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2007 58,746 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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EF04 LMK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF04 LMK, 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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EF04 LMK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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