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PJ53 RDV

2004 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan38,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RDV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the pipes are covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,613 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 78,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 71,152 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencers, outer skins corroded and pealing away.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes that go into hoses covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Center and rear exhaust silencers, outer skins corroded and pealing away.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes that go into hoses covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 69,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cross member/radiator support rail has corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer paneling slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer paneling slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,045 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner sill panel is slightly corroded below bodywork

Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner sill panel is slightly corroded below bodywork

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,877 miles

ABS pump bracket slight corousion

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,979 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,921 miles

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

exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded on inside braking surface

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,063 miles

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

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,141 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,725 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,235 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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PJ53 RDV is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 RDV is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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