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HG04 LNW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

179,838 mi
Last recorded179,838 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 LNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 179,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central 1 snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rotten and weakened - but is non load bearing and also outside of asny prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side load door handle missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 179,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central 1 snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rotten and weakened - but is non load bearing and also outside of asny prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side load door handle missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 177,399 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Out rigger weakened by corrosion outside of the prescribed areas

Nearside Loading door outside release handle missing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 177,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, effecting the projected beam images (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Out rigger weakened by corrosion outside of the prescribed areas

Nearside Loading door outside release handle missing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 173,357 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 173,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,498 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 167,492 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 163,875 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 163,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 156,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 156,584 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,545 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,556 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 141,540 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,172 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 140,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 124,399 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 124,399 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 114,323 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 114,320 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 105,823 miles

air bag warning light staying on

fuel smell but no visable leaks

slight play to steering system

Fail 4 May 2012 105,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light staying on

fuel smell but no visable leaks

slight fluctuatio to front brakes

slight play to steering system

Pass 10 May 2011 97,943 miles

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

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 May 2011 97,943 miles

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

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

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

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 89,870 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 89,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 80,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,406 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 71,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,419 miles

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

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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HG04 LNW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HG04 LNW, 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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HG04 LNW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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