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LS04 MVJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,023 mi
Last recorded226,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 226,023 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all 4 tyres close to wear bars /wearing on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2017 226,023 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all 4 tyres close to wear bars /wearing on edges

all 4 tyres close to wear bars /wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 216,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 201,915 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 201,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 191,508 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 191,508 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 178,975 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 178,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 171,611 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 171,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 134,269 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 134,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 124,037 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,430 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 44,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LS04 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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