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DS53 AJU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,656 mi
Last recorded220,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 AJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 220,656 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine has oil leaks

Fail 29 Jun 2009 220,649 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine has oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2009 217,389 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 163,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,452 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS53 AJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS53 AJU, 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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What year was DS53 AJU registered?

DS53 AJU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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