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LN04 XCY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,864 mi
Last recorded168,864 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 XCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 168,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake low

Pass 22 Jan 2024 154,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 142,778 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 142,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 138,336 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,077 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,495 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and corrsion (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake high

Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and corrsion (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake high

Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,780 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 117,678 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s front (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 98,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,785 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,746 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 74,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 May 2009 60,746 miles

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

damp at power steering rack

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 20 May 2009 60,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damp at power steering rack

offside front brake binding slightly

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,131 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,665 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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LN04 XCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LN04 XCY, 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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LN04 XCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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