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OU53 OYW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 OYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,110 miles

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

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both backing plates corroded

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2026 111,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension has surface corrosion

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both backing plates corroded

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,730 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear exhaust silencer (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 101,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,296 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 78,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,148 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,383 miles

Oil leak

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns are dull

n/s front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

n/s front wiper blade is split, but still clears screen ok

van's back door can not be opened from outside of van

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,383 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns are dull

n/s and o/s front tyres' outer sidewalls are scuffed

n/s and o/s rear tyres are perished and are starting to split

n/s front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

n/s front wiper blade is split, but still clears screen ok

van's back door can not be opened from outside of van

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,883 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 46,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,771 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,771 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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OU53 OYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OU53 OYW, 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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OU53 OYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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