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GU04 LFE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,032 mi
Last recorded173,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 173,032 miles

both headlamps hazy

Fail 16 Jun 2025 173,032 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps hazy

Pass 27 Jun 2024 164,299 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 164,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 151,808 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 138,762 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 138,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021
Pass 12 Jun 2020
Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 124,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 95,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 88,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,989 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

panel damage to nearside of van

side mouldings missing

Fail 3 May 2011 82,972 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

rear tyres perishing

sills damaged/bent

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,684 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both outer sill panels slightly damaged

front registration plate broken/damaged

rear brake discs becomming worn, rear pads becomming low

various nails offside rear tyre

various slight P.A.S leaks

various slight oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both outer sill panels slightly damaged

front registration plate broken/damaged

rear brake discs becomming worn, rear pads becomming low

various nails offside rear tyre

various slight P.A.S leaks

various slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,118 miles

front registration plate cracked/damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

o/s/r fog lamp lense unit becomming insecure

rear brake discs becomming worn

various damage to bodywork

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,118 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked/damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

o/s/r fog lamp lense unit becomming insecure

rear brake discs becomming worn

various damage to bodywork

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,742 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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GU04 LFE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU04 LFE, 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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GU04 LFE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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