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BL53 FLR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,097 mi
Last recorded162,097 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 162,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 162,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 159,734 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 155,525 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 155,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,444 miles

o/s and n/s rear top coil spring mounts rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2021 153,433 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear top coil spring mounts rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2020 148,901 miles

o/s and n/s rear coil spring top mounts rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,648 miles

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

gearbox mount worn

nearside and offside top rear spring cups corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 141,623 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox mount worn

nearside and offside top rear spring cups corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,231 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 18 Dec 2017 135,228 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,972 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

water in offside rear light

Fail 19 Dec 2016 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

water in offside rear light

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,016 miles

wiper marks to screen at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2014 111,933 miles

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)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,300 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 108,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,270 miles

damage front no plate

Fail 17 Dec 2012 100,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

damage front no plate

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,913 miles

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

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 23 Dec 2010 73,620 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

silght play n/s steering rack end

Fail 23 Dec 2010 73,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

silght play n/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,309 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 23 Dec 2009 66,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,442 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 58,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,780 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked (not affecting veiw)

small amount of play in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,780 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror glass cracked (not affecting veiw)

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,415 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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BL53 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BL53 FLR, 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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BL53 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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