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FJ04 ZDS

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,599 mi
Last recorded215,599 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ZDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 215,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 205,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 205,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 191,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 191,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 179,698 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 176,707 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 170,029 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 170,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 162,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 154,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 145,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 145,269 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 136,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 118,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,702 miles

Slight surface corrosion on inner rear brake disc surfaces.(advise only)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 110,683 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion on inner brake disc surfaces.(advise only)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 110,682 miles

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

oil leak (possible transmission )

slight surface corrosion on inner brake discs surfaces.(advise only)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 94,765 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s handbrake cable chaffing suspention arm

side door interior handle loose

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,517 miles

Front number plate damaged

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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FJ04 ZDS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ04 ZDS, 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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FJ04 ZDS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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