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MM53 VRF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,116 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

light corrosion under body

Fail 9 Apr 2019 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

light corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,236 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective to sub frame ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion under body

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective to sub frame ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

near side front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,806 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,853 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,630 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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MM53 VRF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM53 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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