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LW53 CRK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,049 mi
Last recorded173,049 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 173,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2025 172,061 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 165,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 150,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 144,371 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 122,073 miles

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

Slight play nearside steering rack.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 116,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,076 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 110,071 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to the outer side wall, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,899 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 97,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low &discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,033 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,033 miles

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

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 CRK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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