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MW54 LHZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,278 mi
Last recorded191,278 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 191,278 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 191,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 188,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 188,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 182,477 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 182,475 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 175,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 171,701 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 171,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,066 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 151,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,308 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,738 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 88,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rack ends have play

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,591 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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MW54 LHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW54 LHZ, 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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MW54 LHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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