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CX53 LFK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,846 mi
Last recorded152,846 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 152,846 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 152,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,224 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 147,223 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,448 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 139,447 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 132,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 126,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,460 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 125,455 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 125,431 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

HANBRAKE ADJUSTMENT ROD IS CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,594 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 122,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 122,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 109,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,018 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 95,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,096 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,900 miles

gearbox has oil leak o/s/r tyre worn outer edge n/s/r tyre cut not showing canvas

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,137 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,189 miles

front pads low

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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CX53 LFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 CX53 LFK, 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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CX53 LFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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