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DS04 EAF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 EAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,494 miles

Engine ; oil leaks , mainly at rear of engine & around turbo

Lighting ; main beam switch sticking , function OK

Lighting ; o/s dip headlamp image fuzzy , suspect bulb

Note ; front registration plate damaged

Note ; ladened at time of test

Note ; n/s/r brake disc shield corroded & incomplete

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm has play in ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/r cut in tread & valve stem perished

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 23 Mar 2015 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 19 % , o/s lower reading

Engine ; oil leaks , mainly at rear of engine & around turbo

Lighting ; main beam switch sticking , function OK

Lighting ; o/s dip headlamp image fuzzy , suspect bulb

Note ; front registration plate damaged

Note ; ladened at time of test

Note ; n/s/r brake disc shield corroded & incomplete

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm has play in ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/r cut in tread & valve stem perished

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2014 111,297 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,769 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH STIFF !!!!!!!!!

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,769 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

BONNET SAFETY CATCH STIFF !!!!!!!!!

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance on front brakes on seperate lockouts recommend inspection ?

wheel nuts covered

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,523 miles

*** STEERING , PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN , SUSPECT LOWER BUSH ADRIFT , RECOMMEND ATTENTION A.S.A.P. ***

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

major oil leaks ?

o/s/r & spare tyres tread low

partially ladened at time of test

wheel nuts covered

wheel nuts covered , engine cover , under guards fitted restricted views

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

*** STEERING , PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN , SUSPECT LOWER BUSH ADRIFT , RECOMMEND ATTENTION A.S.A.P. ***

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

major oil leaks ?

o/s/r & spare tyres tread low

partially ladened at time of test

wheel nuts covered

wheel nuts covered , engine cover , under guards fitted restricted views

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,726 miles

engine cover & vacuum valve insecure

engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

parking brake requires adjustment

play in steering column lower bush , recommend attention a.s.a.p

rear brake discs worn / corroded

rear brake pads low

vehicle partially ladened at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover & vacuum valve insecure

engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

parking brake requires adjustment

play in steering column lower bush , recommend attention a.s.a.p

rear brake discs worn / corroded

rear brake pads low

vehicle partially ladened at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,342 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,294 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,490 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,622 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2007 41,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DS04 EAF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS04 EAF, 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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DS04 EAF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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