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DG53 MPV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,986 mi
Last recorded146,986 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 MPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 140,311 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 140,309 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/outrigger jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 136,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,579 miles

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

front outriggers holed and corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak needs further checks by removing to check damping function (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

front outriggers holed and corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,035 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,577 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner ball ends (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted and worn on inner faces

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,608 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner ball ends (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full Inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,604 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner ball ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full Inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and pitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,560 miles

electrical fault light on

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

front discs worn, pitted and in poor condition on inner faces

nearside rear tyre is on 2.8mm and has a nail in it

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,596 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

electrical fault light on

front discs worn, pitted and in poor condition on inner faces

nearside rear tyre is on 2.8mm and has a nail in it

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,360 miles

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

front discs worn, pitted and scored

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,266 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

electrical fault light on

front discs worn, pitted and scored

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,366 miles

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

front discs corroded and scored

Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded and scored

Fail 18 Feb 2012 75,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,468 miles

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

air bag light on

brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,739 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,735 miles

front discs undercut and should be checked to manufacturers min tolerances, n/s track rod end gaiter split.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,341 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,494 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DG53 MPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DG53 MPV, 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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DG53 MPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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