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DG04 WJE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,125 mi
Last recorded157,125 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 WJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 157,125 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose both fuel tank straps missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 1 May 2025 157,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose both fuel tank straps missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 152,882 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 145,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 138,233 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot pinched

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and small cut. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lateral axle tie rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 138,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear load valve pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft joint boot slightly insecure and leaking gear oil not likely to allow ingress of dirt , advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and small cut. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lateral axle tie rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os and ns front lower ball joint boots pinched

os rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located correctly

Pass 15 May 2021 136,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,336 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 135,331 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 132,553 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,833 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 128,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 124,002 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,705 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,021 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,881 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,881 miles

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

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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DG04 WJE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DG04 WJE, 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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DG04 WJE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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