CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV04 RZJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,500 mi
Last recorded185,500 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 RZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 185,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear rim corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front rim corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 178,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 178,745 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 171,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reverse light cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner tyre sidewall ,cannot see cords,but advise changing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 171,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reverse light cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner tyre sidewall ,cannot see cords,but advise changing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 166,985 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front oil damping on sump.

Front radiator slight weeping

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear brake discs starting too corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2018 166,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front oil damping on sump.

Front radiator slight weeping

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear brake discs starting too corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 162,939 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 158,600 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 158,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,159 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 140,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 133,463 miles

slight play o/s rack

Fail 28 Dec 2012 133,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play o/s rack

Fail 29 Dec 2011 123,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

stone chip in screen at o/s

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Dec 2011 123,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

stone chip in screen at o/s

wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 113,817 miles

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

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 29 Dec 2010 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,423 miles

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

off rack end

oil leak(onto exhaust)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 97,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

off rack end

oil leak(onto exhaust)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,354 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 80,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,430 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,905 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV04 RZJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DV04 RZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV04 RZJ?

You can check the full history of DV04 RZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV04 RZJ registered?

DV04 RZJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is DV04 RZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 RZJ shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV04 RZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV04 RZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.