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WF53 OWY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,854 mi
Last recorded116,854 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 78,865 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,323 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,390 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 64,830 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stain around fuel tank (not excessive leak this m/o/t) possibly from previous repair

Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recomend rear discs replaced with pads

stain around fuel tank (not excessive leak this m/o/t) possibly from previous repair

Pass 31 Dec 2012 55,326 miles

slight play in track rods

Fail 24 Dec 2012 55,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in track rods

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,850 miles

slight play in steering track rod arms

Fail 28 Dec 2011 49,850 miles

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

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

slight play in steering track rod arms

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,738 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,908 miles

front discs lipped & pads low

Fail 21 Dec 2007 25,908 miles

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

front discs lipped & pads low

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,122 miles

NS/F WASHER JET ONE NOZZLE BLOCKED

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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WF53 OWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF53 OWY, 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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WF53 OWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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