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PK54 PHJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 156,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bush outer casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 May 2024 145,126 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs due to lack of use ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,578 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 127,575 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front jacking points holes and corroded

earth strap to gearbox damaged

nearside rear inner brake pad looks low

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,766 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 112,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,247 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,247 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,432 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,620 miles

Spare tyre worn close to the legal limit

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,777 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,911 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,301 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,291 miles

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

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

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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PK54 PHJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PK54 PHJ, 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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PK54 PHJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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