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DY54 ECJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

171,494 mi
Last recorded171,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ECJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 171,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both jacking points have holes in caused by corrosion

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid seeping out of steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 165,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 165,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 157,129 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 157,129 miles

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

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

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 150,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 143,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 143,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,514 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2021 139,514 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,796 miles

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2019 127,796 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,424 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 121,318 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Pass 31 May 2017 113,024 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 113,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 105,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,606 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,606 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,795 miles

n/s/r light unit lense damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,795 miles

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

n/s/r light unit lense damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,899 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges / tread at 2mm approx

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,899 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges / tread at 2mm approx

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,699 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 47,699 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door trim loose

n/s/r rear light unit damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,559 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,043 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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DY54 ECJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 DY54 ECJ, 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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DY54 ECJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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