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MJ53 MCK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

165,787 mi
Last recorded165,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 165,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 165,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 161,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 161,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low both headlight adjusters are not connected to headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 157,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 157,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 153,370 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Front brake discs and pads worn

Windscreen cracked in two places (lower corners).

Fail 4 Aug 2022 153,370 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside and nearside front outriggers (marked). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Front brake discs and pads worn

Windscreen cracked in two places (lower corners).

Pass 21 Jun 2021 149,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 149,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 146,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front coil springs located with cable ties

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

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

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

power steering level low

Fail 9 Jun 2020 146,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front coil springs located with cable ties

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

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

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

power steering level low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,433 miles

245/35R20

FRONT WHEELS RUBBING ON ARCHES SLIGHTLY

Nail in tyre NSF+ NSR ()

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Sep 2018 140,433 miles

Coil spring insecure BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

245/35R20

FRONT WHEELS RUBBING ON ARCHES SLIGHTLY

Nail in tyre NSF+ NSR ()

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,600 miles

Oil leak ()

after market alloys fitted

both rear calipers & load valve sprayed with oil

screen cracked both lower corners

vehicle suspension lowered.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 137,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

after market alloys fitted

both rear calipers & load valve sprayed with oil

screen cracked both lower corners

vehicle suspension lowered.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

after market alloys fitted

both rear calipers & load valve sprayed with oil

screen cracked both lower corners

vehicle suspension lowered.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring lose but is relocating when vehicle lowered

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring lose but is relocating when vehicle in lowered

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring is lose but is relocating when vehicle is lowered

Oil leak ()

different size tyres and wheels front to rear

wind screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 23 Jul 2016 125,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring lose but is relocating when vehicle lowered

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring lose but is relocating when vehicle in lowered

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring is lose but is relocating when vehicle is lowered

Oil leak ()

wind screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,280 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 99,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2011 81,339 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,339 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 58,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,622 miles

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

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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MJ53 MCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ53 MCK, 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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MJ53 MCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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