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RT53 RJS

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

10,053 mi
Last recorded10,053 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT53 RJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 10,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 10,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 9,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 8,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 6,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 5,429 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 5,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 2,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,619 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very badly worn ()

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,773 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,242 miles

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

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

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

cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,175 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres perishing in tread area

slight play in both rack end joints

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,314 miles

front and rear brake pads thin

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,805 miles

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

slight play in OS / NS front tierods

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,779 miles

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

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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RT53 RJS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RT53 RJS, 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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What year was RT53 RJS registered?

RT53 RJS is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RT53 RJS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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