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VE53 YJK

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,022 mi
Last recorded226,022 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 226,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play to safe limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 222,913 miles

both sides front top strut mountings have slight play

Fail 11 May 2023 222,911 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides front top strut mountings have slight play

Pass 5 May 2022 220,249 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 217,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2020 214,163 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack ball joint

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 214,163 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack ball joint

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2015 213,345 miles

Off side inner rack has slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn to minimum safe thickness

Pass 19 Jun 2014 208,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 208,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 201,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 193,603 miles

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 26 May 2011 185,020 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 25 May 2011 184,957 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 24 May 2010 171,587 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 171,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 161,105 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in both front inner steering rack ends.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 23 May 2008 146,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,298 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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VE53 YJK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE53 YJK, 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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VE53 YJK is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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