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FN04 PYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,125 mi
Last recorded259,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 PYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 259,125 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 247,936 miles

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

centre brake light not working.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 247,936 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake light not working.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 237,194 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 237,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 211,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

glow plug and spanner lights illuminated on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2015 211,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

glow plug and spanner lights illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2014 186,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 186,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 161,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 141,927 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 141,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 117,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 117,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 97,599 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 82,999 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,185 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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FN04 PYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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