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DF04 VBZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,757 mi
Last recorded133,757 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & Tyre cracking ()

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

Power steering pump weeping

Steering rack misting

Fail 14 Oct 2020 123,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & Tyre cracking ()

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

Power steering pump weeping

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

Steering rack misting

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak from offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2019 116,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak from offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,178 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,178 miles

Brake cable damaged HAND BRAKE NOT WORKING (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 102,381 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,129 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,432 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,103 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,103 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,468 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

glow plug warning light on

protective shield fitted under vehicle restricting view

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,595 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,411 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 20,930 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF04 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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