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LX04 DZH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 DZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 156,689 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 156,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 155,917 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 155,916 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 154,028 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 149,543 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2022 149,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column top mounting

Fail 20 Apr 2022 149,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 137,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 136,508 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Not Working (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 131,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,644 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 128,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 120,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,380 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,796 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 116,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,331 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2010 105,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,221 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,418 miles

corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,398 miles

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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LX04 DZH 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 66.7%.

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 LX04 DZH, 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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LX04 DZH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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