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EU54 HJA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,618 mi
Last recorded212,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 HJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 212,618 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Oct 2020 202,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 202,705 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 191,041 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 191,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 179,934 miles

Nearside Front slight misting on shock absorber

Pass 25 Oct 2017 169,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 158,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 141,883 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side headlight misty

Fail 18 Sep 2015 141,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side headlight misty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,784 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Temp repair to N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover

handbrake cables rubbing

hazard switch poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 126,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front pads getting low

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

handbrake cables rubbing

hazard switch poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2013 119,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,476 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2012 111,450 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads on limit

rear number plat in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,667 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,667 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,217 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 22 May 2009 91,638 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 91,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,107 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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EU54 HJA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 EU54 HJA, 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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EU54 HJA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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