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DS04 SXF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 171,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 171,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 163,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged In tread area205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 157,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 153,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 153,973 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 149,555 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,555 miles

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

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

Front AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER SIDES

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,675 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 135,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,842 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,476 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 84,476 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,729 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 39,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,777 miles

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

brake pads getting low all round

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 SXF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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