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DG53 NGE

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,976 miles

both front flexi brake hoses have signs of rubbing on strut but now chafed or damaged

radiator has slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

spare wheel carrier broken but tied up securely

Fail 24 Jul 2019 132,972 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses have signs of rubbing on strut but now chafed or damaged

radiator has slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

spare wheel carrier broken but tied up securely

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 30 May 2017 123,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 123,231 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,267 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,565 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 100,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,318 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 83,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,307 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,633 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 60,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 60,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 36,292 miles

Offside 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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DG53 NGE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG53 NGE, 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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DG53 NGE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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