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MT04 XRJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,096 mi
Last recorded197,096 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 197,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 188,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 188,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 183,698 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 179,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 179,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 171,154 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. Strong advise! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder! 2mm (205/65/16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from the turbocharger area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 164,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Possibly requires new discs, due to OSF inner being rusty. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surfaces. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 164,119 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Heavily frayed and failed when tested. (3.5.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Possibly requires new discs, due to OSF inner being rusty. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surfaces. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 156,620 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 156,620 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 148,665 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs are in a poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 140,874 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from oil feed pipe, leaking onto exhaust!!

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 131,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 131,813 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 124,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 107,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,564 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 92,541 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 81,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,203 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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MT04 XRJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MT04 XRJ, 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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MT04 XRJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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