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DV53 WTX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,451 mi
Last recorded143,451 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 143,451 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Fail 19 Feb 2020 143,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,022 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,051 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 125,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,172 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 122,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,303 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 117,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,232 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,914 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,326 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 49,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,524 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,386 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,010 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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DV53 WTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV53 WTX, 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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DV53 WTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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