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YH04 MGU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,122 mi
Last recorded173,122 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 169,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 169,399 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 167,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre - cut in sidewall not showing chords or affecting strength

Offside Front tyre - cut in sidewall not showing chords or affecting strength

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 155,271 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 145,867 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 129,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 129,217 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs badly worn/corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 104,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 104,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,131 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 86,131 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,003 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,003 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,330 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 MGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH04 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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