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OU54 ACJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

255,018 mi
Last recorded255,018 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ACJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 255,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 246,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 238,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 231,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 225,502 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 225,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 225,326 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2020 218,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 201,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 195,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 195,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gators have large tares (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 190,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 188,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 185,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 182,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 178,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock absorber slightly dented

offside front seatbelt plastic top guide runner worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 178,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock absorber slightly dented

offside front seatbelt plastic top guide runner worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 163,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 142,951 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 104,909 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 104,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 85,672 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,616 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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OU54 ACJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU54 ACJ, 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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OU54 ACJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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