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VO53 JHV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,632 mi
Last recorded122,632 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 JHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 122,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 122,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,937 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,851 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stoplamp not working, believed to be disconnected

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,920 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stoplamp not working, believed to be disconnected

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,134 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front washer jets partially blocked

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in N/S tie rod

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,085 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,643 miles

ns tie rod worn

Pass 18 Aug 2007 45,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,698 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 38,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 JHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JHV, 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 VO53 JHV registered?

VO53 JHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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