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J33 TEX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 TEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (195/65R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 149,560 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (195/65R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,577 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Both jacking points at front corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 108,577 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Both jacking points at front corroded

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,900 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,566 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,789 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,753 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,014 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,708 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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J33 TEX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J33 TEX, 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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J33 TEX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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