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DS53 EBN

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 116,118 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 116,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,265 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,034 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 90,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

unable to test offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 16 May 2014 84,760 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 79,719 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 79,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,007 miles

front brake discs starting to corroded on inner surfaces

towball not fitted to towbar at time of test

Fail 3 May 2011 71,000 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to corroded on inner surfaces

towball not fitted to towbar at time of test

Pass 6 May 2010 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,681 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.

Fail 12 May 2009 59,681 miles

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,595 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper 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 EBN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

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

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