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BV53 TDU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,153 mi
Last recorded151,153 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 151,153 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 151,153 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 150,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,286 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,466 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,516 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,937 miles

Rear reflector missing both sides. also bumper in car. (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 91,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 55,753 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,402 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 TDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TDU, 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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What year was BV53 TDU registered?

BV53 TDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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