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HD53 UNZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,969 mi
Last recorded149,969 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 UNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 149,969 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 149,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,042 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 141,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive feed pipe to turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive feed pipe to turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,689 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet safety catch stiff/seizing

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

parking brake efficiency only just met 17% achieved

Fail 23 Dec 2020 115,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet safety catch stiff/seizing

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

parking brake efficiency only just met 17% achieved

Pass 2 Mar 2019 186,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 186,921 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 186,921 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 186,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 175,287 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 175,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 170,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 170,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear caliper lever siezed - also hose not correctly routed

oil leak from turbo area

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 5 Jun 2014 159,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 147,346 miles

Some damage to front number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2013 147,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs wearing close to service limits

Some damage to front number plate

Pass 30 May 2012 119,326 miles

Damage to centre of windscreen

Evidence of oil around n/s inner cv boot

Wipers poor

Fail 30 May 2012 119,326 miles

Damage to centre of windscreen

Evidence of oil around n/s inner cv boot

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2011 88,182 miles

Oil on n/s of steering rack

Both number plates have some damage

Headlamp patterns poor

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Some wear to front brake discs and pads

Nail in n/s/r tyre and worn close to limits

Fail 31 May 2011 88,182 miles

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

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

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

Both number plates have some damage

Headlamp patterns poor

Oil on n/s of steering rack

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Some wear to front brake discs and pads

Nail in n/s/r tyre and worn close to limits

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,421 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,421 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 58,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,051 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,947 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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HD53 UNZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD53 UNZ, 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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HD53 UNZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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