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OY53 YAF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 160,521 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 160,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 150,539 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 150,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 145,560 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,613 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,319 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2018 118,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,899 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,543 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,337 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,279 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,309 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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OY53 YAF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY53 YAF, 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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OY53 YAF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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