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PL04 FBF

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Turquoise Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,499 mi
Last recorded212,499 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 212,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 210,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 200,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 197,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 197,021 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 191,620 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 188,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 188,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 181,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 181,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 170,142 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 170,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 162,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 137,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 134,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 131,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 128,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,694 miles

1/undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 116,091 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 101,368 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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PL04 FBF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Turquoise with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PL04 FBF, 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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PL04 FBF is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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