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DE53 NRF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 141,805 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 141,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,888 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 130,117 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 126,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 118,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,448 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,491 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,982 miles

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

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

corrosion on front discs

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion on front discs

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,042 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slight split on rubber end

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,876 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front wiper blade slight split on rubber end

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,268 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,620 miles

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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DE53 NRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red 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 DE53 NRF, 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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DE53 NRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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