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MD53 UKZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

193,560 mi
Last recorded193,560 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 UKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 193,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 184,632 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 184,632 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 178,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 172,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 172,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 163,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 163,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested not sufficient engine oil (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak from the top ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 150,456 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 141,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 141,135 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 132,558 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 119,848 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable casing damaged/deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has deep split inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and deep split in tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 112,592 miles

Airbag warning illuminated

Nearside rear handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 4 May 2012 112,591 miles

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

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

Airbag warning illuminated

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear handbrake cable casing deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 May 2011 106,350 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and split in tread

Fail 20 May 2011 106,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and split in tread

Pass 20 May 2010 100,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 89,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,641 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 79,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

unevenly worn front tyres.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MD53 UKZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MD53 UKZ, 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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MD53 UKZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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