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DS04 EFJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,150 mi
Last recorded237,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 237,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 223,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 220,002 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 216,713 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre brake light inop

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Fail 23 Oct 2018 216,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

centre brake light inop

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Pass 12 Sep 2017 213,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 213,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 209,013 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 202,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 202,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 184,937 miles

poor pattern on offside headlight aim

Fail 11 Jun 2013 184,896 miles

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

poor pattern on offside headlight aim

Pass 8 Jun 2012 166,351 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,090 miles

slight play o/s rack end.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 146,067 miles

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

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

slight play o/s rack end.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,218 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 126,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,517 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,405 miles

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 EFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS04 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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