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LY53 BZM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,810 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 82,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,893 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 62,376 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 60,555 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres some cracking and perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,271 miles

offside and nearside front andoffside rear tyres some cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2020 57,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 56,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,060 miles

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

noise from clutch when depressed

Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

noise from clutch when depressed

Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,909 miles

Front both windscreen washers part blocked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

noise from clutch when depressed

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,158 miles

clutch noisy when depressed

low depth nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2015 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

clutch noisy when depressed

low depth nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,887 miles

clutch noisy

heavy cracking scuffing & low depth to nearside rear tyre o ON LIMIT

low depth & scuffingto nearside front tyre - 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,000 miles

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

clutch noise

scuffing & cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2013 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch noise

scuffing & cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2012 50,276 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Clutch release bearing noisy

Cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,276 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

Cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,563 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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LY53 BZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY53 BZM, 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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LY53 BZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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