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ET53 YCY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,259 mi
Last recorded196,259 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 YCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 196,259 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 196,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 181,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 181,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 179,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 177,508 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 177,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 172,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT 32CM FROM SUBFRAME MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 172,227 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty WORKS WHEN MOVED TO ONE SIDE (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT 32CM FROM SUBFRAME MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 171,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 168,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 168,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 155,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 141,956 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 141,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 131,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 131,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 123,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 123,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 101,814 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake bind slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 92,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,378 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

hard to acess under front of van due ti under trays

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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ET53 YCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET53 YCY, 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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ET53 YCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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