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GX04 ACV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,982 mi
Last recorded162,982 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ACV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 162,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 161,628 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 161,626 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 66kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 160,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 160,320 miles

Nearside Front 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 dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 156,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,629 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2016 151,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play at both sides steering arms

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 137,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,915 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 115,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,354 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,269 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 75,233 miles

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

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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GX04 ACV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,892cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX04 ACV, 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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GX04 ACV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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