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EU53 GGP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

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Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,712 mi
Last recorded191,712 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 GGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 191,712 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside, front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (recommend replace) (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front lower jacking points are badly corroded

nearside and offside rear lower outer sills are corroded

nearside rear wheel is tight to turn (brake binding)

offside front of vehicle damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2023 191,709 miles

Brake cable damaged central park brake cable, from front joint to rear split joint, cable is corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear brake caliper condition and central park brake cable condition (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper is stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside, front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (recommend replace) (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front lower jacking points are badly corroded

nearside and offside rear lower outer sills are corroded

nearside rear wheel is tight to turn (brake binding)

offside front of vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 189,081 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (date code = 3012) and is deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both sides front jacking points are badly corroded. offside rear lower outer sill is slightly corroded. nearside rear lower outer sill has been repaired.

park brake cable is corroded

reverse light(s) do not work (pre 01/09/09)

vacuum control equipment insecure (side of battery tray)

Fail 16 Dec 2022 189,081 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers randomly park in different positions on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working frozen? (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative disconnected wires, reconnected wires now works (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (date code = 3012) and is deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both sides front jacking points are badly corroded. offside rear lower outer sill is slightly corroded. nearside rear lower outer sill has been repaired.

park brake cable is corroded

reverse light(s) do not work (pre 01/09/09)

vacuum control equipment insecure (side of battery tray)

Fail 8 Dec 2022 189,046 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 189,029 miles

Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both front jacking points as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle mud and snow and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat squab damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 189,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driver seat ,squab damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,836 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 185,823 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 183,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 183,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack play

Offside Front steering play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 180,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (X1) pipe corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit (2.3mm) & edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (recommend replace) (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (recommend replace) (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & offside rear tyres, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering rack (recommend replace)

Fail 30 Oct 2019 180,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (X1) pipe corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit (2.3mm) & edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (recommend replace) (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (recommend replace) (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & offside rear tyres, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering rack (recommend replace)

Pass 7 Nov 2018 175,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (X1) is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy heard on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch cover is broken & loose

nearside rear brake back plate/cover is corroded

slight knock on front (heard on road test)

Fail 5 Nov 2018 175,872 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground tow bar wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (X1) is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy heard on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch cover is broken & loose

nearside rear brake back plate/cover is corroded

slight knock on front (heard on road test)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 169,761 miles

auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

front & rear registration plates are deteriorated

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside headlight top mount is broken

power steering rack & pipes are weeping fluid (damp)

rear brake pads are worn

slight damage on windscreen

slight knock on front?

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar mount bush

slight play in steering rack end bushes/guides & slight play in steering rack end joints

tyre pressures are low

wiper blade effectiveness is poor

Fail 2 Nov 2017 169,727 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

front & rear registration plates are deteriorated

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside headlight top mount is broken

power steering rack & pipes are weeping fluid (damp)

rear brake pads are worn

slight damage on windscreen

slight knock on front?

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar mount bush

slight play in steering rack end bushes/guides & slight play in steering rack end joints

tyre pressures are low

wiper blade effectiveness is poor

Pass 2 Nov 2016 163,376 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine coolant level low

front wiper blade effectiveness

nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2016 163,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine coolant level low

front wiper blade effectiveness

nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,389 miles

front to rear & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering rack end joints have play

Fail 5 Nov 2015 157,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front to rear & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering rack end joints have play

Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,902 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlight top mount is broken.

rear registration plate deterioated.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 149,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlight top mount is broken.

rear registration plate deterioated.

service(foot)-brake performance is low (54%).

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 141,018 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2013 141,018 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,001 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak from n/s drive shaft inner boot

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 85,229 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front wiper in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front wiper in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,168 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 40,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

o/s/f shockabsorber leaking slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,848 miles

front windscreen washers poor †slight brake judder from rear brakes

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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EU53 GGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU53 GGP, 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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EU53 GGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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