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DA53 VFC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,539 mi
Last recorded231,539 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 231,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 228,196 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 225,625 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 224,151 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 224,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 222,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 222,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 214,567 miles

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

near side raartail lamp cluster

Fail 9 May 2015 214,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side raartail lamp cluster

Pass 1 May 2014 205,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 192,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 176,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 155,181 miles

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

advise rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2011 155,132 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres getting low

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 129,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 117,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 106,322 miles

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

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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DA53 VFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA53 VFC, 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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DA53 VFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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