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EX53 BFP

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,132 mi
Last recorded154,132 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 154,132 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 153,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,123 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 145,966 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 139,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 132,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,868 miles

n/s rear spring wrong type fitted

Oil leak

major oil leal to engine = unroadworthy

Fail 17 Apr 2010 119,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 110,690 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 110,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,529 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 78,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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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EX53 BFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX53 BFP, 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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EX53 BFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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