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DH53 BWP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,604 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,986 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,107 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 81,107 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,691 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on inner edge

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2020 714,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on inner edge

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,052 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 67,005 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre bald on edges

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,003 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

r/n/s tyre bald on edges

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,894 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,712 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2017 49,712 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm & uneven wear

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 29,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,905 miles

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,905 miles

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

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,450 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor leaking gearbox oil

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,713 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,700 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play in it

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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DH53 BWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DH53 BWP, 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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DH53 BWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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