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YH04 MLJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,400 mi
Last recorded180,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 180,400 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose one of two braces corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2019 180,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose one of two braces corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2018 174,543 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front indicator lens damaged

o/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Jan 2018 174,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front indicator lens damaged

o/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2017 164,733 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 164,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted o/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle o/s rear (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,449 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to front of vehicle

damage to o/s front outer indicator lens

frnt nuber plate cracked

front brake pads low

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s front outer indicator lens

front brake pads low

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,086 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs corroded and pads appear to be worn thin

front tyres wearing uneven and feathered badly

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear wheel damaged slightly

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,086 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs corroded and pads appear to be worn thin

front tyres wearing uneven and feathered badly

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear wheel damaged slightly

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,159 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 93,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front of vehicle

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front of vehicle

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,127 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 32,127 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,170 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 MLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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