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FM04 PLJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,012 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,104 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,251 miles

steering system slightly rough

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,251 miles

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

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

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

steering system slightly rough

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,315 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,873 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 56,192 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 May 2010 56,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,784 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,784 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 20,955 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 PLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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