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DU04 GFY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,122 mi
Last recorded166,122 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 GFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 166,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front jacking point rotten and holed, but not in prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front jacking point rotten and holed, but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 166,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front jacking point rotten and holed, but not in prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front jacking point rotten and holed, but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 165,571 miles

Both headlamps starting to fade

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 165,571 miles

Both headlamps starting to fade

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,037 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front both front jacking pads corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 163,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,786 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 162,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 162,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,474 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 161,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 160,558 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rack end has slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2018 160,539 miles

Brake cable damaged Forward going to lever (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have heavy crazing where the treadplate meets the sidewall.

parking brake cable creaks these cables are known for fraying over the fuel tank.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 158,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 157,708 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 157,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 154,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 148,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 145,680 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 141,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,058 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 138,028 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 135,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DU04 GFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU04 GFY, 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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DU04 GFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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