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LN04 XWV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,045 mi
Last recorded160,045 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 160,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 159,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 159,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 154,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 147,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 140,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,999 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Front and rear brake pads in poor condition

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn and cracked on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 118,151 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres cracked and perished on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,203 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,213 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 91,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,376 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,331 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XWV 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 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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