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WG53 VYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,887 mi
Last recorded106,887 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 106,887 miles

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

Nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by indicator

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,369 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,449 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012

slight brake drag offside front

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG53 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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