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FN04 PWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

219,550 mi
Last recorded219,550 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 219,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air intake box missing

both rear tyres deteriorated

damage to n/s/r light lense

n/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 219,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air intake box missing

both rear tyres deteriorated

damage to n/s/r light lense

n/s/f side light has melted light housing

n/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 206,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 206,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

secondary bonnet catch not working as it should

Pass 28 Feb 2011 183,364 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 183,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010
Pass 28 Feb 2009 133,510 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 133,510 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,081 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 88,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front of vehicle damaged.

rear ns of vehicle 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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FN04 PWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FN04 PWJ, 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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FN04 PWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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