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FR04 HME

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,420 mi
Last recorded191,420 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 191,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 189,734 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 189,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose link (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 183,625 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 183,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 174,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 165,567 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 165,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 160,528 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 129,306 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 129,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall showing chords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

x2 front tyres getting low on 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,056 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,042 miles

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

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,245 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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FR04 HME is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FR04 HME, 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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FR04 HME is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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