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CX53 WJV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,016 mi
Last recorded206,016 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 206,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 199,061 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 199,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 198,897 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 195,332 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various crrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2020 195,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 192,186 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside PLAY IN STEERING RACK END

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

TOWING BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2019 192,121 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside PLAY IN STEERING RACK END

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

TOWING BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2017 184,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear various brake pipes corroded some close to excessive

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate insulation tape over bulb (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 184,606 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort arm seized (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper parking brake arm seized

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear various brake pipes corroded some close to excessive

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate insulation tape over bulb (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 177,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 172,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 172,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 152,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,236 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 133,234 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 96,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 96,887 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,739 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,685 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,321 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 44,321 miles

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

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 WJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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