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MB04 ACU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

181,248 mi
Last recorded181,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 181,248 miles

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

NSF jacking point slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 181,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

NSF jacking point slightly corroded

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 177,235 miles

Engine and Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged , nearside rear bumper trim damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 173,918 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Front Strap Corroded/Broken Off, But Fuel Tank Still Fully Secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 173,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Front Strap Corroded/Broken Off, But Fuel Tank Still Fully Secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 171,971 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,299 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 166,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolt missing (1 out of 3) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 163,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint bolt missing

headlight switch sticking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,558 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2019 149,484 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 149,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excess play badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored due to pad on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 144,051 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 144,051 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,798 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Door mirror glass cracked but vision to rear ok

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,870 miles

Centre stop light in-op

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 136,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted flexi (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light in-op

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 133,394 miles

Damp around power steering pump.

Gearbox oil leak.

Radiator leaking.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 133,394 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Alternator smoking and getting hot.

Damp around power steering pump.

Engine misfire.

Gearbox oil leak.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,259 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion starting to front chassis leg jacking points.

main beam on stalk sticks slightly.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,259 miles

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

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion starting to front chassis leg jacking points.

main beam on stalk sticks slightly.

radiator been sealed up . ?

Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,199 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 116,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,389 miles

Front + rear discs pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2012 101,389 miles

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

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

Front + rear discs pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,061 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front discs pitted on the inner surface

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,084 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 43,014 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

slight play in offside front steering rack

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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MB04 ACU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 MB04 ACU, 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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MB04 ACU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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