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GU04 TFJ

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,594 mi
Last recorded230,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 TFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 230,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 219,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 203,377 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 203,099 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 185,393 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s/f inner tyre edge has wear.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 185,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s/f inner tyre edge has wear.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,147 miles

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,323 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,842 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 111,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 95,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,704 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake discs corroded on inner face

play noted in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,702 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre + outer side wall scrubbed

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,447 miles

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

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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GU04 TFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 TFJ, 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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GU04 TFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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