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LL53 LLG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 LLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 140,859 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 140,835 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 138,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 138,478 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative will not turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault? (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/ out rigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 135,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 130,746 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 125,572 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 121,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 117,424 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort X 2 (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 112,633 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2015 106,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,365 miles

slight play in lower balljoints

slight play in nearside track rod end

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 96,365 miles

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

slight play in lower balljoints

slight play in nearside track rod end

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,280 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc slightly worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc slightly worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,819 miles

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

both rear disc faces corroded

n/s disc face inner corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,819 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear disc faces corroded

n/s disc face inner corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/front indicator lense broken

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,332 miles

o/s/front indicator lense broken

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,028 miles

o/s front light lense cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2008 55,028 miles

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

o/s front light lense cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,258 miles

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

brake fluid level just above min

front and rear brake pads wearing low

wiper blades split and worn

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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LL53 LLG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LL53 LLG, 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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LL53 LLG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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