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VN54 CPF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,008 mi
Last recorded178,008 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 CPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 178,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side light switch bad connection. Was working on test but advise to get control changed.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 171,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 171,920 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point hole (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point hole (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe going to rear caliper. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge Canvas showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working All lights not working (Found to be stork switch) working at time of test. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,003 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 167,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 165,004 miles

centre brake pipes corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,676 miles

n/s/f top strut mount slight play need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 10 Nov 2020 160,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f top strut mount slight play need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 15 May 2019 154,823 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 154,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,372 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 145,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 139,850 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 139,750 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,133 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 132,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end 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)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,764 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 104,612 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 139,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,451 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,281 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,066 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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VN54 CPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VN54 CPF, 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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VN54 CPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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