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LN04 XHU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,827 mi
Last recorded145,827 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,827 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front jacking points corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,366 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 143,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 137,919 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 137,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 133,789 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 133,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow returning

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 129,688 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

front jacking points corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 129,688 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

front jacking points corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 127,023 miles

hand brake total effort 17%

play in the offside front steering arm

Fail 6 May 2016 127,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake total effort 17%

play in the offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,501 miles

slight wear in steering rack end bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,899 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wipers split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,899 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

wipers split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,144 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 55,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,401 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s front tyre inner sidewall split

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 XHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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