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DE53 OVN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,851 mi
Last recorded121,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,851 miles

Dipped beams aim & image poor

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,047 miles

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

both front wipers poor

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 18 Feb 2014 118,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers poor

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 2 Feb 2013 114,664 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 112,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 112,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 106,043 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake disc slightly correded

m il light on

n/s/r door will not open

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 6 Jan 2011 106,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

all brake disc slightly correded

m il light on

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 93,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,239 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,601 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 OVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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