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LS04 MLJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,974 mi
Last recorded132,974 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,974 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose has slight twist

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 132,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake hose has slight twist

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 112,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,836 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,392 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,978 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,062 miles

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

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

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

os/ns front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,281 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking and deteriorating on outer sidewalls.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,925 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Nearside steering rack boot damp.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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LS04 MLJ 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 70.6%.

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 LS04 MLJ, 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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LS04 MLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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