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LN04 XDR

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

199,496 mi
Last recorded199,496 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 199,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired please note rear brake performance very low [load sensing valve may not be the cause as hand brake performance is low also ] handbrake performance not effected by load sensing valve operation] (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 14 Aug 2025 193,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front seats swapped but secure at test

Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 189,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 182,161 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 182,153 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front flexy hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 178,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 176,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 169,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 169,580 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 156,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

drivers inner door handle is insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2018 156,750 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

drivers inner door handle is insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2017 149,040 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 149,040 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor wear in steering rack

scratches on windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor wear in steering rack

scratches on windscreen

Pass 20 May 2015 136,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

offside driver seat ripped

rearside offside front and rear tyres crack on tyre walls

Fail 6 Aug 2014 130,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside driver seat ripped

rearside offside front and rear tyres crack on tyre walls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,048 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

blind spot mirror missing on o/s

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,947 miles

Knock N/S/F Suspension area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,619 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 94,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,486 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,408 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,120 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 XDR 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 LN04 XDR, 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 XDR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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