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LX54 VUY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,293 mi
Last recorded237,293 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 237,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 231,282 miles

Offside Slight play in tie rod inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2023 224,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 220,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 215,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 212,999 miles

rear disc pads at 30%

Fail 17 Mar 2020 21,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear disc pads at 30%

Pass 5 Feb 2019 205,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 202,315 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 202,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 193,179 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 193,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 180,190 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 164,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 164,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 152,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 141,303 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,089 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,089 miles

Offside Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,200 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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LX54 VUY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX54 VUY, 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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What year was LX54 VUY registered?

LX54 VUY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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