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GP53 BJX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,625 mi
Last recorded187,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 BJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 187,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 184,957 miles

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

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 180,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 177,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 176,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 176,762 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 176,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 175,492 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 173,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 171,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 171,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 171,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 163,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 163,170 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

n/s/r tyre tread down to 3mm and perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 154,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,037 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 133,037 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,744 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 101,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,983 miles

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre low

rear of van fitted out

Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre low

rear of van fitted out

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,461 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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GP53 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP53 BJX, 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 GP53 BJX registered?

GP53 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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