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YL53 GVD

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,497 mi
Last recorded146,497 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 GVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,497 miles

n/s front shock has slight up lift

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,265 miles

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

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

front suspension top mounting /bearings have slight movement

Pass 4 Mar 2024 144,268 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 119,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,488 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,430 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,659 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

No water in radiator bottle

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,670 miles

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 93,670 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,776 miles

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

handbrake cable corroded

play in both sides steering tie rods

Fail 18 Feb 2012 80,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

play in both sides steering tie rods

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,648 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm/joint

Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in nearside front steering arm/joint

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,430 miles

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

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

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

slight play near side and off side steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 28,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,516 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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YL53 GVD is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL53 GVD, 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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What year was YL53 GVD registered?

YL53 GVD is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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