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WG53 VWT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

182,040 mi
Last recorded182,040 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 182,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 182,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 171,221 miles

brake pipe corroded

coil spring corroded

driver seat worn

hand brake level just met

Fail 11 Apr 2018 170,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

3rd stop light missing

all springs corroded

engine light on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

handbrake high

o/s seat base worn / damaged

o/s/f link bar worn

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 167,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

clutch pedal anti slip wearing

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lamp clear cover damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s and o/s wiper blades split.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lamp clear cover damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,785 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,540 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre wrearing inner & outer edges

Fail 5 Apr 2014 100,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre wrearing inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,559 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 91,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,329 miles

front brake application uneven

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,046 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,330 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 75,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,488 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front washer jets work,but need attention and re-aiming.

both front wipers starting to split.

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre. [as marked]

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,963 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,212 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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WG53 VWT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WG53 VWT, 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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WG53 VWT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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