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LS04 NFE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 May 2024

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front bonnet corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 162,576 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front bonnet corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 162,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front bonnet corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 162,574 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2020 162,574 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury on bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin getting thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 162,545 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure due to broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine also oil on minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged due to hand brake cable rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre start to perish due to being run on low pressure ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin getting thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 162,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 154,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 153,682 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear loading doors (6.2.B.1c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective Under engine , marked ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine , multiple sources ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 140,232 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 124,436 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 124,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,706 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,824 miles

Slight knocking noise from N/S/F

Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 69,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,396 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,396 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,385 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

both rear tyres deteriating

rear compartments full

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,014 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,408 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is cut but no ply visible

Fail 26 Jan 2008 32,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is cut but no ply visible

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NFE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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