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MS02 LAH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

174,129 mi
Last recorded174,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS02 LAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 174,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 173,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 169,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 169,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 164,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2023 164,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill at rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 155,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH POOR

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Fail 5 Mar 2021 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOX SECTION Nr DOORSTEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOX SECTION Nr DOORSTEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH POOR

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Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POOR IMAGE #BULB# (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POOR IMAGE #BULB# (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,810 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,399 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,315 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,004 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 120,004 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,386 miles

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

slight knocking noise from front end (no play detected)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 110,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,570 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,570 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,176 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,745 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,890 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,890 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,185 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,185 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,691 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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MS02 LAH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 MS02 LAH, 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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MS02 LAH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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