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DA53 VHJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Possible calliper seized (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 196,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 190,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 186,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 176,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 176,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 170,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 166,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 162,280 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 162,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 156,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 150,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 133,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no reversing lights n/s/f indicater lense missing o/s/head light beam pattern poor fuel cap door loose front bumper broken and tide up with ties n/s inner wheel arch front missing n/s hand brake cable catching tyre earth lead weak engine to chassi

Pass 25 Jan 2011 131,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,171 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 116,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 116,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,129 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,129 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,910 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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