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EX53 LHV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,083 mi
Last recorded199,083 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 199,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 197,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 193,997 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 188,732 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 185,845 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear beam axle covered in underseal

rear top coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 185,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear top coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 184,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 181,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 175,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 172,804 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2017 167,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 157,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 152,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 146,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,224 miles

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

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

Nearside seatbelt is slow to retract

No spare wheel fitted.

Power steering pipes corroded but not leaking.

Rear brake load compensator mounting bracket is corroded but still supported.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 140,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside seatbelt is slow to retract

No spare wheel fitted.

Power steering pipes corroded but not leaking.

Rear brake load compensator mounting bracket is corroded but still supported.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,273 miles

Front brake discs and pads are wearing thin

Spare wheel missing

Unable to see condition of rear brakes.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,273 miles

Front brake discs and pads are wearing thin

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel missing

Unable to see condition of rear brakes.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,019 miles

Drivers visor insecure-not in view of driver at time of test.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 124,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet second safety catch seized- bonnet secures in closed position at time of test.

Drivers visor insecure-not in view of driver at time of test.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 109,475 miles

alternator light on#

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play inner track rods

Fail 13 Nov 2008 109,475 miles

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

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

alternator light on#

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play inner track rods

Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,924 miles

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,876 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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EX53 LHV 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 80%.

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 EX53 LHV, 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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EX53 LHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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