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MK04 TXR

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

232,883 mi
Last recorded232,883 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 TXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 232,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 221,376 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

drivers seat pad damaged

engine oil leak

offside front fog lamps damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 221,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion to rear brake discs

drivers seat pad damaged

engine oil leak

offside front fog lamps damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 201,302 miles

Drivers seat pod torn

Engine oil leak

Near side front fog light/lamp damaged

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

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

Off side front fog light/lamp damaged

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Oct 2011 201,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat pod torn

Engine oil leak

Near side front fog light/lamp damaged

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

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

Off side front fog light/lamp damaged

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2010 178,045 miles

Engine oil leak back of engine

Front brake pads getting low

Small stone chip in middel of screen

Fail 4 Sep 2010 178,045 miles

Engine oil leak back of engine

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small stone chip in middel of screen

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,217 miles

Both offside and nearside foglight lenses damaged

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2009 154,217 miles

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

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

Both offside and nearside foglight lenses damaged

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2008 117,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 90,192 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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MK04 TXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK04 TXR, 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 MK04 TXR registered?

MK04 TXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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