MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hand brake high
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under body muddy
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both OSR NSR hand brake lever on callipers stiff
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under body muddy
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Parts missing incomplete (1.1.17 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning Juddering (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet latch seized
Head lamps tarnished
Near side outer sill damaged
Rear brake discs corroded
Slight leak @ near side front shock absorber
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, two pipes in several places (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brake discs corroded
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front drop link (2.4.G.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside rear lamp unit (6.1.C.1)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front drop link (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside rear tyre flat
Oil level low
Rear brake hose ferrols corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak.
play in o/s and n/s bottom arm bushes.o/s and n/s n/s front tyres cracking.
play in steering link arm.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front and rear tyres cracking.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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DU53 DHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DU53 DHC, 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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DU53 DHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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