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PF04 GNU

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,853 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/outriggers on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 95,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/outriggers on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 66,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 55,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 53,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 47,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake ferrule has corrosion but not excessive or leaking.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,155 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Excessive play in steering arm. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake ferrule has corrosion but not excessive or leaking.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,347 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 40,347 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,683 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,040 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 33,575 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,297 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,869 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,029 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 17,029 miles

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

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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PF04 GNU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PF04 GNU, 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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PF04 GNU is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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