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FM04 LNT

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

302,658 mi
Last recorded302,658 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 302,658 miles

Nearside front outrigger corroded (Not within 30cm)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside front outrigger corroded (Not within 30cm)

Fail 18 May 2026 302,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front outrigger corroded (Not within 30cm)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside front outrigger corroded (Not within 30cm)

Pass 2 May 2025 301,396 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside front outrigger corroded (not within 30cm)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside front outrigger corroded (not within 30cm)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 301,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside front outrigger corroded (not within 30cm)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside front outrigger corroded (not within 30cm)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 291,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 291,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 273,974 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os jackin point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 246,935 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os jackin points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 221,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 221,203 miles

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ns f floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced osf floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering os r sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 197,037 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 179,655 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 160,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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Pass 23 May 2017 139,087 miles

Front horn sound slight low

Fail 23 May 2017 139,087 miles

Front horn sound slight low

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,950 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,948 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant level low

power steering fluid level low

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,343 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded lipped

centre stop lamp inop

drivers seat goes up and down on its own

front of vehicle has damage

n/s/f door check strap not secure.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 126,583 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded lipped poor condition.

centre stop lamp inop

front of vehicle damaged

n/s/f door check strap not secure.

seat goes up an down on its own.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,755 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

drivers seat hieght adjustment faulty

Pass 2 May 2012 110,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

auxillary drive belt loose also loud clicking from front of engine possibly a pulley or tensioner bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,297 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 87,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres heavily feathered advise alignment check

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,204 miles

near side front tyre outer wall damaged at two places

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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FM04 LNT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FM04 LNT, 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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FM04 LNT is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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