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DY54 OCJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 OCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 121,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,902 miles

Nearside Front door is damaged and has a sharp edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 106,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door is damaged and has a sharp edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,327 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front abs loom insecure liable to catch wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,900 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on outer

Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on outer

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,705 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides of rack (2.3.3b)

hazzard warning switch tempramental

Fail 21 Sep 2017 55,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides of rack (2.3.3b)

hazzard warning switch tempramental

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,271 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,509 miles

Hi-level stop lamp inop.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Hi-level stop lamp inop.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,075 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,073 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,427 miles

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

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 OCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY54 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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