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BT53 HXY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,918 mi
Last recorded218,918 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 218,918 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded clipped to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc inner surfaces severely deteriorated (corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nearside & offside rear service brake effort low

Rear of engine slightly damp with oil

Fail 11 May 2026 218,910 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded clipped to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc inner surfaces severely deteriorated (corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nearside & offside rear service brake effort low

Rear of engine slightly damp with oil

Fail 10 Nov 2025 218,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged INSECUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected TOP SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 212,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 208,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 206,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 204,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 203,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 200,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 196,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 190,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 184,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 177,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 173,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 167,252 miles

'Door ajar' light flickering on and off

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 167,251 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

'Door ajar' light flickering on and off

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 161,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 157,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 157,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 152,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 152,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 147,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 140,611 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 140,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 133,111 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 121,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 121,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 121,243 miles

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

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

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

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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BT53 HXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT53 HXY, 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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BT53 HXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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