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KJ53 JVR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 JVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 165,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sway Bar Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 brake pipes corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 163,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front jackig point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 brake pipes corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,319 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,562 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear mount splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Sep 2021 148,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear mount splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,923 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,806 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 138,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 130,756 miles

Brake cable damaged intermediate handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,200 miles

Front lower rear engine mounting splitting

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

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

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

Rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 15,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,015 miles

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 27 Sep 2014 101,672 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer jet blocked

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,365 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,630 miles

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)

front wiperblades deteriorated

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,710 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,548 miles

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

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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KJ53 JVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red 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 KJ53 JVR, 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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KJ53 JVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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