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VO53 CVU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 CVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 140,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 140,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 139,230 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 139,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet whole front of engine is soaked in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 137,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,519 miles

Both front jacking points very corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak

Offside front track rod end slight play

Stop/hand brake warning light on intermittently

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,184 miles

Steering has slight stiffness on lock to lock

Fail 10 Feb 2020 124,175 miles

Front Bumper insecure Bumper bar insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering has slight stiffness on lock to lock

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,253 miles

Both front tyres very badly worn on outer edges and nearside close to limit.

Engine leaking oil.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,253 miles

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

Both front tyres very badly worn on outer edges and nearside close to limit.

Engine leaking oil.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,323 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre at 2.5 mm

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre at 2.5 mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,269 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to ns sliding door

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,917 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,855 miles

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

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

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,963 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,116 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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VO53 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VO53 CVU, 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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VO53 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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