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GV04 ZWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

181,691 mi
Last recorded181,691 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 ZWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 181,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2024 179,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,299 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering joint play

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 173,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 169,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 167,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 157,195 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 157,190 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,734 miles

o/s/f drop link minor play

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,734 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/f drop link minor play

Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,267 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,829 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,691 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,691 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 93,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 84,648 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 84,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,508 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,508 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 66,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,010 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,755 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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GV04 ZWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 GV04 ZWJ, 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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GV04 ZWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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