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YG04 XJE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 XJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 173,685 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 170,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 170,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting. The upper bearing is moving freely inside the top mount causing the issue (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in front of the rear wheel above the side step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/jacking point is heavily corroded and has collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The clip that holds the bulb in is missing. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern only just meets the standard (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 168,010 miles

Brake cable damaged Central hand brake cable between primary and cable compensator over the fuel tank is about to snap (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,703 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Primary hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 164,948 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 164,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 164,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 160,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 281,133 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted o/s & n/s rears twisted so as to rub on rear coil springs (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 152,981 miles

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

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

park brake requirement only just met @ 16% min.requirement is 16%

Fail 7 Dec 2017 279,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,935 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 135,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 129,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 124,478 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

coolant tank top insecure boiled over topped up coolant refitted top

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,478 miles

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

coolant tank top insecure boiled over topped up coolant refitted top

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,850 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,863 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 88,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 79,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 79,321 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,125 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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YG04 XJE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YG04 XJE, 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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YG04 XJE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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