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BT53 YFW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

189,698 mi
Last recorded189,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 189,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c.Almost to cord.Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jack point corroded.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid scetion. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

no-plate light dim.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 189,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c.Almost to cord.Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jack point corroded.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid scetion. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

no-plate light dim.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 185,027 miles

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

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2025 185,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2024 178,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion in vehicle

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 178,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion in vehicle

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 172,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2023 172,062 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,647 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 161,047 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2021 161,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2020 157,219 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 144,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 144,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 141,564 miles

Nearside front drop link has some play

Offside and nearside front drop upper gaiter slightly damaged

Rack inner joints

Slight bind offside front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,387 miles

Offside front drop link upper gaiter has some damage

Rack ends have some play

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,121 miles

Both front inner rack ends have some play

nearside front shock weeping slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front inner rack ends have some play

nearside front shock weeping slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,780 miles

Bonnet has temporary opening device

Damp around nearside front shock

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 133,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet has temporary opening device

Damp around nearside front shock

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2013 130,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 115,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 110,156 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 110,156 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 96,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,882 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,567 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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BT53 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BT53 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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