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BJ04 ZFG

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,672 mi
Last recorded172,672 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ZFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 172,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,793 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 170,804 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 170,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 168,911 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2021 168,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2020 167,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 3 Nov 2020 167,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 16 May 2019 165,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 165,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 162,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 154,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 146,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 136,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 126,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 116,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 107,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,360 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 100,281 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 100,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 91,578 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,980 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 75,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 70,431 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 70,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cut but not exposing cords

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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BJ04 ZFG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,334 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 ZFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 ZFG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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