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VA53 ZFM

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ZFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rack side arms have slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rack side arms have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 78,129 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VA53 ZFM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA53 ZFM, 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 VA53 ZFM registered?

VA53 ZFM is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is VA53 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 ZFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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