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BD53 ESV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ESV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 90,293 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,143 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 266,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 262,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 260,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

due to heavy under seal full inspection could not be carried out

Fail 2 Sep 2020 260,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beside back of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 257,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beside Back Of Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 257,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beside Back Of Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 of 1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beside Back Of Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 253,706 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 247,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 240,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 230,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 222,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 214,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 214,805 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 202,160 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 202,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 189,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 189,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 165,379 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 165,379 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 141,808 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 141,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 121,273 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2006 99,940 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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BD53 ESV 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 72%.

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 BD53 ESV, 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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BD53 ESV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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