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LY53 MGU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 152,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,305 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 129,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,401 miles

both front outriggers corroded

vibration felt through n/s/f drive shaft

Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,401 miles

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

both front outriggers corroded

vibration felt through n/s/f drive shaft

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 120,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,902 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,020 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,973 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 89,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

stone chips in front screen

Fail 26 May 2015 89,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

stone chips in front screen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,808 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 70,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly worn

Fail 22 May 2013 70,064 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,265 miles

brakes ; front discs worn

brakes ; rear discs corroded , restricted views of inner pads

drivers view ; o/s wiper arm requires repositioning

engine cover / mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; partially ladened at time of test

steering ; sllight play o/s track rod end

tyres ; n/s/f tread close to manufactureres wear limit

tyres ; o/s/f tread at manufacurers wear limit inner edge

wheel nutscovered o/s/r only , other trims missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,344 miles

front number plate atined

oil leak , oil around gearbox ?

parking brake requires adjustment

partially ladened at time of test

wheel nuts covered , o/s/r , other centre caps missing

wiper arms require repositioning

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,778 miles

**** OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VALVE PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE A.S.A.P.****

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

nearside rear tyre tread low outer edge

noise from front wheels , suspect brakes

note ; partially ladened at time of test

oil around gearbox ?

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroding

restricted views of brakes

wheel nuts covered , o/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,385 miles

engine cover & under guards fitted restricted views

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

offside front tyre tread low , close to limit , recommend replace

oil around gearbox ?

restricted views of brake pads

wheel nuts covered , o/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,313 miles

engine cover & large under tray fitted , inspection reatricted

handbrake requires adjustment

noise at o/s/r wheel, suspect brake

rear inner brake pads appear low

wheel nuts covered

Fail 13 Jun 2008 21,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine cover & large under tray fitted , inspection reatricted

handbrake requires adjustment

noise at o/s/r wheel, suspect brake

rear inner brake pads appear low

wheel nuts covered

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,196 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,966 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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LY53 MGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY53 MGU, 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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LY53 MGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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