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DS53 ANU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 135,702 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 135,348 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 135,322 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 134,483 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 134,483 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 133,782 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 133,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 130,208 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 126,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,995 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 122,995 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,430 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,698 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 105,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,634 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,361 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 90,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,008 miles

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,187 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,358 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 ANU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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