CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN04 PHY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Gold Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 PHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,936 miles

all tyres perished

both headlight lenses slightly faded

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link/bush

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,524 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 16 Feb 2023 94,524 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,916 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,916 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 92,340 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 92,340 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,103 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,238 miles

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,277 miles

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

nearside of steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,888 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN04 PHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN04 PHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN04 PHY?

You can check the full history of FN04 PHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN04 PHY registered?

FN04 PHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FN04 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 PHY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN04 PHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN04 PHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.