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DS53 EBF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,593 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,631 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 92,627 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,414 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,380 miles

hazard switch slightly poor in operation

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

hazard switch slightly poor in operation

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,234 miles

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

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,881 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars ,cracked & perished with age & nailed

rear brake pads approx 4-6k

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,336 miles

front shock absobers starting to weep

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,604 miles

slight play to o/s/f suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,614 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing loew

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,081 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,159 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,959 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 EBF 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 EBF, 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 EBF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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