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YH04 LYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 137,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Lump in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Lump in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail pressed steel come apart (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,340 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corrorded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 127,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corrorded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 120,536 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 120,530 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,478 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,222 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,220 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,667 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,635 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,226 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,643 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,278 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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YH04 LYJ 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 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH04 LYJ, 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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YH04 LYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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