MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front has slight play in inner drum stick joint.
Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism sticking.
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside washer u/s.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
slight corrosion off side front outrigger.
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front has slight play in inner drum stick joint.
Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism sticking.
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside washer u/s.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
slight corrosion off side front outrigger.
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear lamp lense damaged
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in bottom ball joint
slight play in steering rack
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
poss play in n/s bottom ball joint
slight play in steering rack
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exshaust blow
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 OJV 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 54.5%.
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 BT53 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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