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AJ53 OFU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,787 mi
Last recorded127,787 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,787 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,053 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023

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

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Pass 19 Nov 2021

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Corrosion of floor x member

Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,377 miles

corrosion found on both rear brake back plates

corrosion found on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2018 123,377 miles

corrosion found on both rear brake back plates

corrosion found on rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,073 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,442 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,205 miles

wear found in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,729 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,958 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 95,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,296 miles

front brake discs pitting on inner surface

Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 73,131 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 66,800 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,800 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AJ53 OFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 OFU, 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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AJ53 OFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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