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DF04 NXW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,868 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 100,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not carried out due to injector leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,390 miles

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

Nearside Front washer just provides enough fluid

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 90,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassie (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,237 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess center cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is part worn fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front floor out riggers corroding

drivers side seat belt a bit slow to retract close to the limit

Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess center cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front floor out riggers corroding

drivers side seat belt a bit slow to retract close to the limit

Pass 24 Jul 2021 71,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/f and o/s front jacking points

Fail 23 Jul 2021 71,021 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/f and o/s front jacking points

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both jacking points corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,605 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,667 miles

slight fuel leak from engine

Fail 27 Jan 2017 55,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight fuel leak from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,707 miles

slight cut in outer wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,525 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,795 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 24,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,099 miles

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

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

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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DF04 NXW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DF04 NXW, 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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DF04 NXW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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