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DY53 TRZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,464 mi
Last recorded197,464 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 197,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 196,906 miles

Drivers seat worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 196,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Drivers seat worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 188,391 miles

Front subframe bushes worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 188,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 178,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 178,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 168,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 159,582 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 159,582 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 152,128 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 152,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 144,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Excessive play in the lower part of steering column

Pass 17 Jan 2009 138,697 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 138,697 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 119,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 119,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,858 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 78,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TRZ 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 55%.

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 DY53 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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