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VH52 AJH

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH52 AJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 143,925 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 137,240 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 137,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both far rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2023 127,195 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both far rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both far rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 122,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both far rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 115,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,490 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 107,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,242 miles

Central Brake rod excessively corroded cable wires broken within 1/3 of thickness (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded cable wires broken within 1/3 of thickness (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded cable wires broken within 1/3 of thickness (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,283 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,283 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,017 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,014 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,561 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 77,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,206 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 60,206 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,174 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,028 miles

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

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

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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VH52 AJH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VH52 AJH, 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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VH52 AJH is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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