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YF53 VOA

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort from rear brakes (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 112,893 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 112,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 101,669 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 101,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 92,439 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 92,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,049 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and both front disc inner faces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides - inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides flickering slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,642 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,032 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear hand brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,813 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,995 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,335 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,333 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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YF53 VOA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YF53 VOA, 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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YF53 VOA is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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