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OU04 CAX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

239,221 mi
Last recorded239,221 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 239,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 223,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 223,283 miles

front discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 223,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 209,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 201,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 201,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 181,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 181,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 139,415 miles

both front tyres getting low

chips to windscreen

damage to front bumper

Fail 20 Mar 2009 139,415 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

chips to windscreen

damage to front bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2008 102,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 102,661 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,617 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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OU04 CAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OU04 CAX, 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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OU04 CAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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