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AV53 DFJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,143 mi
Last recorded143,143 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 143,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 141,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 139,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 134,287 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,603 miles

Nearside Front n/s rack end joint slight play

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

Nearside wearing on outter edge

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

Offside Front wearing on outter edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,645 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight mist of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 120,676 miles

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,880 miles

ENGINE BAD OIL LEAK /// N/S/F DOOR MIRROR BOTTOM HALF MISSSING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on / srs on

oil leaks

wipers worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 6 Oct 2011 109,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,173 miles

brake pedal ruber starting to wear smooth

damage to nearside sill

front brake pads look well worn

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front indicator unit incomplete

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)

play within steering rack

power steering fluid and oil everywhere under vehicle (difficult to inspect)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads look well worn

nearside door mirror damaged

brake pedal ruber starting to wear smooth

damage to nearside sill

nearside front indicator unit incomplete

play within steering rack

power steering fluid and oil everywhere under vehicle (difficult to inspect)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,704 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 144,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 107,854 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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AV53 DFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 AV53 DFJ, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 DFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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