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BV53 MFN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,593 mi
Last recorded213,593 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 213,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 210,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 206,649 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 206,648 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 203,929 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK AREA RUST HOLES

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 196,109 miles

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

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK RUST HOLES

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 196,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK RUST HOLES

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 190,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front JACKING POINT RUST

Offside Front TYRE 2.9MM

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 189,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front RUST

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 187,832 miles

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK RUST HOLE

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 187,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front JACKING BLOCK RUST HOLE

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 187,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE 3.5MM

Pass 24 Sep 2016 185,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.4MM

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

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 9 Oct 2015 183,527 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Offside HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SLEEVE POOR

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUT OF SHAPE LOW ON EDGE ,,,205/65/16C 107/105T 8PR (4.1.E.1)

SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT AT 51% NEARSIDE REAR 155KG OFFSIDE REAR 143KG NO LOCK UP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 180,642 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable outer caseing worn

Slight play in both steering arms

Tyre size ..205/65/16/c/107/105t budget

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2013 178,682 miles

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

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

Hazard switch tends to stick

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm.....Nearside front tyre 2.3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers weak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 174,394 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,394 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 171,685 miles

Hazard switch trys to stick

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 4 Oct 2010 166,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 166,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Offside front flasher lamp cracked

front number plate poor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 148,729 miles

Engine under tray low

Nearside front tyre 3.00mm,,,Offside front tyre 3.00mm ,,,,,Offside rear tyre 2.6mm

Number plate light dim

Offside front side lamp dim

Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,386 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 128,384 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,595 miles

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

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

O/s and n/s sills damaged bottom edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,659 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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BV53 MFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV53 MFN, 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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BV53 MFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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