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BG53 WEV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,878 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Pass 20 May 2025 83,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 81,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,296 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,506 miles

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

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

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,451 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 71,448 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,828 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,811 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,553 miles

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

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

engine managmant light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 45,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,381 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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BG53 WEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG53 WEV, 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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BG53 WEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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