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FM04 LNZ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,119 mi
Last recorded203,119 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 203,119 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 200,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 200,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 198,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 196,301 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 196,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 192,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 188,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 181,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 176,272 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 166,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 161,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 156,816 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 156,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 154,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 154,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 154,230 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 146,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 146,412 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 133,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 128,437 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 128,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 107,380 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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FM04 LNZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM04 LNZ, 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 LNZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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