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FH04 VLW

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,834 miles

Front floor outriggers corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,847 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,082 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,649 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 116,637 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,308 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2019 109,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

minor mark in screen!

Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

minor mark in screen!

Pass 9 May 2014 86,486 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2013 83,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have cracks on side wall, some deep.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 83,358 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on side wall, some deep.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,507 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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FH04 VLW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FH04 VLW, 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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FH04 VLW is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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