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DS52 JZV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,459 mi
Last recorded165,459 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 JZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 165,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,783 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2019 154,761 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 153,420 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2018 153,347 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 147,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 124,235 miles

front and rear brake discs borderline corroded.

n/sf steering rack has slight play

n/sr hub bearing has slight play

o/sf lower ball joint absolutely borderline worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 92,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,253 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 83,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,687 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 75,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,054 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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DS52 JZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS52 JZV, 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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DS52 JZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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