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DF53 JGY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 187,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 187,002 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 187,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high self adjuster is broke (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel po or slow (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel poor slow may nead bleading at rear axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at rear flexi has deap rust on small area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 182,546 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 182,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak major leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cot in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at fuel tank rear n/side (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 175,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sweating for a while (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to front before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 175,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement NOT verry good on hand brake reading (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement LOAD SENCE VALVE SIEZED (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sweating for a while (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to front before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 167,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe has corrosion just at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 167,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very bad scoring (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance is interfered by indicator lamp (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe has corrosion just at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 149,668 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 149,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 128,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 112,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 107,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 99,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,494 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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DF53 JGY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF53 JGY, 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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DF53 JGY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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