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VE04 BVJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,848 mi
Last recorded223,848 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 223,848 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both passenger side tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cant be opened to check under bonnet components

Fail 11 Feb 2022 223,845 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both passenger side tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cant be opened to check under bonnet components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 216,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 216,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 208,212 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 208,211 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 197,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 197,247 miles

Fuel tank insecure no straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 186,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 186,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 186,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both front (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 176,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 176,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 156,527 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 156,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,152 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 146,152 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,037 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 127,237 miles

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

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

O/S/F steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 110,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 94,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 78,075 miles

front and rear brake discs deteriated.n/s/r brake pads low.

front tyres wearing on edges.o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,012 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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VE04 BVJ 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 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 VE04 BVJ, 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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VE04 BVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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