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AV53 VCC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,979 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,979 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,979 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,949 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,944 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,300 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,101 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,909 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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AV53 VCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV53 VCC, 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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AV53 VCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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