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SH54 XBU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 141,339 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 138,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,038 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 117,417 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 106,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 101,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,694 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

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

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,377 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 27,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,910 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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SH54 XBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SH54 XBU, 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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What year was SH54 XBU registered?

SH54 XBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is SH54 XBU safe to buy?

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