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YB53 VML

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 VML
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 56,394 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,222 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 51,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,844 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 47,844 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 15,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 10,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 4,923 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 4,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 1,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 1,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 1,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,208 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,804 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 32,804 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,060 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 28,060 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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YB53 VML is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YB53 VML, 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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YB53 VML is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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