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ML53 TTJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,824 mi
Last recorded124,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 120,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,065 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,135 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,105 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 62,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 62,372 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 135,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,751 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside of steering rack body

Pass 20 Mar 2010 111,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 111,984 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,539 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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ML53 TTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML53 TTJ, 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 ML53 TTJ registered?

ML53 TTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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