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AD53 ZMU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,628 mi
Last recorded248,628 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 248,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point area covered in under seal. Welding evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point area under sealed. Welding evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 227,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 205,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 205,278 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 189,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 189,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 172,437 miles

handbrake o/side lower reading

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 172,437 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/side front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake o/side lower reading

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,187 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 134,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,078 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 115,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,914 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,840 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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AD53 ZMU 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 70%.

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 AD53 ZMU, 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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AD53 ZMU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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