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LR04 BOU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 174,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 173,628 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 173,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 172,626 miles

lefthand and righthand rear handbrake effort just enough to pass mot.

Fail 29 Mar 2013 155,802 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 155,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 134,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 134,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 113,117 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,294 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,102 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,569 miles

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,404 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 33,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 BOU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LR04 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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