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LS04 NCJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 156,006 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,965 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,623 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 135,479 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,598 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 120,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 112,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service brake efficiency only just met rear brake reading low

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,051 miles

Oil leak from engine on nearside ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine on nearside ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,228 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,925 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,832 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,406 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,085 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,991 miles

when operating steering with engine running a slight vibration is felt at steering wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,366 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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LS04 NCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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