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FA04 BFF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,978 mi
Last recorded166,978 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 BFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 166,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 159,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,918 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 103,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs are corroded.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 103,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs are corroded.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,037 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,651 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 94,651 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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FA04 BFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA04 BFF, 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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FA04 BFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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