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BN53 YLJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,642 mi
Last recorded189,642 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 189,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing came from nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

tyre on the spare wheel is below legal tread depth

Fail 9 Oct 2025 189,638 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

tyre on the spare wheel is below legal tread depth

Pass 9 Sep 2024 179,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 177,494 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 172,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 161,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 161,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 155,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 152,074 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 145,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 145,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,484 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 137,164 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 104,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,821 miles

near side front tyre has a nail stuck in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,866 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,612 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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BN53 YLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 YLJ, 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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BN53 YLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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