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PJ53 MPZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,787 mi
Last recorded172,787 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 MPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 172,787 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 172,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 168,176 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 168,097 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 164,660 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 164,660 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides cable snapped during test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,348 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 161,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Both front jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 155,721 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 155,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 147,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 112,658 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,669 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 32,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,225 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)

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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PJ53 MPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ53 MPZ, 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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PJ53 MPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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