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BD53 FBN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

167,208 mi
Last recorded167,208 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 167,208 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 167,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 167,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 167,092 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight play detected in nearside front drop link

Fail 17 Oct 2023 167,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid level slightly low

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight play detected in nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,944 miles

1. Both front jacking points rusty.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 165,622 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside inner wing splash guards are damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside centre outer door sill is distorted

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 165,622 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside inner wing splash guards are damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside centre outer door sill is distorted

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,985 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front jacking points are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wing shields are damaged and insecure

Offside reverse light is inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside are split (3.4 (b) (i))

air intake insecure

eml light is inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2020 151,985 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front jacking points are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wing shields are damaged and insecure

Headlamp insecure offside and nearside (4.1.1 (c))

Offside reverse light is inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside are split (3.4 (b) (i))

air intake insecure

eml light is inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,257 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 145,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 133,108 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2018 133,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 129,181 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 129,170 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,602 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,723 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,518 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,937 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,176 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,146 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs in poor condition inboard side

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,238 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,238 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,891 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,566 miles

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

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 FBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBN, 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 FBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 FBN shows 34 tests with a 55.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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