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DY53 GXE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 63,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 18 May 2016 61,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 59,060 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 May 2014 54,220 miles

Rear back plates corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 50,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,725 miles

rear brake discs worn, n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres near limit.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,523 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front,nearside rear ,offside rear tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc pitted slightly at rear face

nearside front tyre tread is wearing slightly at outer edge

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

nearside steering rack track rod inner joint has slight wear under load

offside front brake disc pitted slightly at rear face

offside steering rack track rod inner joint has slight wear under load

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,367 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,178 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 34,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,292 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2008 30,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,115 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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DY53 GXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY53 GXE, 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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DY53 GXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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