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EX04 VRG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

174,297 mi
Last recorded174,297 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 174,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has play

drivers seat moves about on mountings is secure

Fail 5 Feb 2026 174,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has play

drivers seat moves about on mountings is secure

Pass 13 Feb 2025 169,886 miles

front and rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 169,870 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 166,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 166,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 162,595 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 155,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,930 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 137,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 133,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,154 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,583 miles

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

oil leak(nearside steering rack area)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak(nearside steering rack area)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,676 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres inner walls perished

Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,676 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres inner walls perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,613 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly worn and damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,999 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,999 miles

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

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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EX04 VRG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EX04 VRG, 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 EX04 VRG registered?

EX04 VRG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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