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ML54 YXG

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

263,682 mi
Last recorded263,682 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 263,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 262,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 261,360 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 258,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 257,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 254,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 250,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 245,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 241,716 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2017 241,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 237,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 222,865 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 222,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 219,771 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 219,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 207,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 176,510 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear brake disc slightly corrodedf on inner surface

Pass 12 Nov 2010 171,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 144,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 144,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,922 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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ML54 YXG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML54 YXG, 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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ML54 YXG is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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