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NU54 NCJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 NCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 127,317 miles

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

front tyres low tread ,, near side rear tyre cracking within tread area

hazard switch becoming faulty

headlight images hazy

off side front brake binding slightly ,, front brake imbalance at 28% max 30% , brakes may require service

Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,113 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres low tread

off side front brake has slight bind, front brakes may require service

Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,741 miles

brakes may require service

front tyres low tread

rear tyres cracking within tread area

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front strut top mountings stiff in operation/worn

brakes may require service

clunk noted on test run , front subframe/ front bottom arms may need re torquing

front tyres low tread

rear tyres cracking within tread area

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,218 miles

slight damage to lower windscreen ,may travel up

Fail 6 Sep 2022 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and or steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and or steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brakes binding slightly

slight damage to lower windscreen ,may travel up

Pass 19 May 2021 118,133 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 118,126 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside front going behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front box sections have corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,821 miles

Fuel tank insecure both tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front box sections have corrosion

off side rear brake caliper lever forward

Pass 25 May 2018 108,514 miles

both rear tyres low tread

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 22 May 2018 108,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,375 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,365 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,855 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 9 Apr 2016 101,855 miles

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

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

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 4 Oct 2014 91,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,515 miles

One of washer jets blocked

Fail 17 Sep 2011 64,515 miles

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

One of washer jets blocked

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,977 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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NU54 NCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NU54 NCJ, 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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NU54 NCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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