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EO53 VPC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,319 mi
Last recorded189,319 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 189,319 miles

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

offside front sill corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 187,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 185,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 184,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 184,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 183,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 182,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 181,549 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 180,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 170,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 154,531 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 154,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 141,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 141,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 125,472 miles

bonnet prop securing clip broken

Fail 7 Sep 2013 125,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

bonnet prop securing clip broken

offside front brake hose not secured at centre to suspension leg bracket

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

o/s front and rear wheel arch trims insecure

o/s front indicator lens holed

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate cracked

o/s front and rear wheel arch trims insecure

o/s front indicator lens holed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,903 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged recommend new

nail in o/s/r tyre

poor washer jet spray on n/s

slight movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2010 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged recommend new

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak under engine

poor washer jet spray n/s

slight movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 48,590 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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EO53 VPC 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 EO53 VPC, 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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EO53 VPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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