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EG04 HJV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

213,078 mi
Last recorded213,078 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 213,078 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer poor

Pass 19 Feb 2024 208,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 208,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 203,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Fail 22 Feb 2023 203,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 200,314 miles

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Fail 1 Feb 2022 200,277 miles

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

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

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Pass 8 Feb 2021 195,008 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 195,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 190,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 185,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 179,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2017 173,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

rear door handle slightly loose

Pass 27 Jan 2016 166,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,534 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 161,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 28 Jan 2014 154,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 145,897 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 135,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbag warning light on and engine spanner light on indicating possible fault/s

Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag warning light on and engine spanner light on indicating possible fault/s

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,733 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 115,733 miles

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

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,839 miles

o/s/r tread low!

slight play n/s steering rack arm

some light scratches to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 85,357 miles

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

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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EG04 HJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EG04 HJV, 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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EG04 HJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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