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DS53 AJY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026

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

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025

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

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

UNDERSIDE ALL UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Apr 2024

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator slightly affects it (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 219,464 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 219,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 217,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 205,514 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 194,260 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Rear pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 191,652 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 191,649 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearisde and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearisde and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 181,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 165,111 miles

Centre Rear slight corrosion on brake pipe

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

oil leak (engine/gearbox area)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 165,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Centre Rear slight corrosion on brake pipe

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

oil leak (engine/gearbox area)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,063 miles

Rear brake pipe slight corrosoin

Pass 28 Oct 2013 128,655 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,861 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,619 miles

osf pads started to get low

Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf pads started to get low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,716 miles

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

inner disc going rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,810 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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DS53 AJY 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 74.1%.

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

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