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DA53 VGG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

229,389 mi
Last recorded229,389 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 229,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 229,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 224,257 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 224,256 miles

Fuel tank insecure x2 straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 216,740 miles

advise nearside front jacking point becoming corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 216,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER RUSTED AND HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 212,657 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS BUSHES METAL SLEEVES CORRODED.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 212,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS BUSHES METAL SLEEVES CORRODED.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 203,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged DIFFICULTY TO OPPERATE. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged DRIVERS BUCKLE DIFFICULT TOO RELEASE. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 203,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating POOR DISC SURFACE. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

ENGINE REVS SLOW TOO RESPOND WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged DIFFICULTY TO OPPERATE. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged DRIVERS BUCKLE DIFFICULT TOO RELEASE. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 195,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 195,251 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 186,192 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 178,046 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 178,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable park (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 172,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 172,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 166,284 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 166,284 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 157,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 150,523 miles

STEERING RACK ENDS HAVE PLAY

Fail 20 Feb 2012 150,523 miles

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

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORD

STEERING RACK ENDS HAVE PLAY

Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,246 miles

INSIDE DISKS FRONT SCALEY.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 140,246 miles

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

INSIDE DISKS FRONT SCALEY.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 130,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 114,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 96,898 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 73,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 DA53 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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