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MM53 AYO

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 AYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,102 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,091 miles

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

corrosion to offside front jacking point

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 1 Nov 2021 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

corrosion to offside front jacking point

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019
Fail 28 Jun 2019

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018
Fail 12 Jun 2018

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,946 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 112,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,462 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,014 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,077 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,835 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil.

Slight play in o/s/f track rod joint.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil.

Cjild seats fitted to both front passenger seats not allowing full inspection of the seatbelts.

Slight play in o/s/f track rod joint.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 69,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,631 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 29,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MM53 AYO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MM53 AYO, 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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MM53 AYO is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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