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BV04 FZX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,014 mi
Last recorded139,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,014 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 139,014 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,882 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 136,861 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bonnetsafty catch seized (6.1.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner plastic gaurd (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb inseure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner plastic gaurd (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,119 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch and door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,549 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 123,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 117,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 113,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 100,278 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,238 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,739 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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BV04 FZX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV04 FZX, 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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BV04 FZX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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