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DY53 VPR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,234 mi
Last recorded123,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,234 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 123,228 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,228 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 123,288 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Nearside Front tyre bald on the edges of tread

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm inner fixing (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

poor repair done to o/s of body

Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

poor repair done to o/s of body

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,642 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,658 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 106,874 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 72,365 miles

n/s/front inner c/v boot signs of slight fuid leak.

n/s/front inner wheel rim very slight damage.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 72,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/front inner c/v boot signs of slight fluid leak.

n/s/front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

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 VPR 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 66.7%.

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 VPR, 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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What year was DY53 VPR registered?

DY53 VPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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