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VE04 LJN

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,655 mi
Last recorded196,655 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 196,655 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Aug 2022 192,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlights dim

underbody corroded in places

Pass 17 Aug 2021 187,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers dont park correctly

Fail 16 Aug 2021 187,502 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 18 Aug 2020 183,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front sill panel slightly damaged

Offside Front headlight dim

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

wiper stalk cannot cancel

Fail 11 Aug 2020 183,238 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front sill panel slightly damaged

Offside Front headlight dim

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

wiper stalk cannot cancel

Pass 6 Aug 2019 174,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer C.V joint noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2019 174,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer C.V joint noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 149,353 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,758 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear coil spring broken but secure in mountain

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 113,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,378 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,635 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,016 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 43,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,134 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Transmission oil leak.

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 LJN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VE04 LJN, 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 LJN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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