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VA53 ZFY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/ middle lower plastic door strip missing

n/s/front outer wheel damaged & marked

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front jacking points corroded slightly

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates holed & corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper suspension hats corroded slightly

o/s/front door check strap worn but fitted

oil leak on engine and by turbo

slight fluctuation on o/s/ & n/s/ front brake discs

slight tear in o/s/rear outer tyre wall no ply visible

Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/ middle lower plastic door strip missing

n/s/front outer wheel damaged & marked

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front jacking points corroded slightly

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates holed & corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper suspension hats corroded slightly

o/s/front door check strap worn but fitted

oil leak on engine and by turbo

slight fluctuation on o/s/ & n/s/ front brake discs

slight tear in o/s/rear outer tyre wall no ply visible

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,786 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/s/ rear brake back plates corroded & holed

tappet noise coming from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2013 100,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,437 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,341 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 137,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 137,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,812 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 127,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 112,544 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 112,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

glow plug lamp on

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 98,623 miles

n/s.mirror.crack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,908 miles

n/s.mirror.glass.broken

Fail 7 Mar 2007 79,908 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s.mirror.glass.broken

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 ZFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZFY, 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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VA53 ZFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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