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LY53 EKW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,495 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 95,491 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,315 miles

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

all brake discs worn

all brake pads worn thin

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,330 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 44,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,355 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to outerwall

Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to outerwall

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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