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LW53 CRF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,920 mi
Last recorded166,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 CRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 166,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose fouling suspension strut

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 166,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not secured taped on (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose fouling suspension strut

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 160,046 miles

(Slight play in both front 'D' bushing)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 160,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Slight play in both front 'D' bushing)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 153,361 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 153,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 147,315 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 147,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 147,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,197 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 130,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,663 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,661 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,758 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not deepenough to reach cords

Fail 3 Sep 2013 111,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not deepenough to reach cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,858 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,319 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,914 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,243 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,239 miles

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

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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LW53 CRF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LW53 CRF, 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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LW53 CRF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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