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GD53 JRZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

172,534 mi
Last recorded172,534 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 172,534 miles

Front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,420 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 169,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 166,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 166,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 162,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 157,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,039 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Centre stop inoperative

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,453 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,237 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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GD53 JRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GD53 JRZ, 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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GD53 JRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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