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LR04 BNZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,805 mi
Last recorded200,805 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 200,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 198,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 194,772 miles

Nearside Washer jets blocked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 192,402 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 192,400 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 187,907 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 187,907 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 182,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 176,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 166,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 130,968 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 130,968 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,561 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm tie bar slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2014 122,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f steering arm tie bar slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2013 107,537 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM

Fail 26 Jan 2013 107,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM

airbag light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,441 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,401 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 44,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel missing

washer bottle top missing

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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LR04 BNZ 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 66.7%.

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 LR04 BNZ, 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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LR04 BNZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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