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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
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
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
front to rear & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
steering rack end joints have play
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside headlight top mount is broken.
rear registration plate deterioated.
wiper blade effectiveness.
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs corroded on inner face
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
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side front wiper in poor condition
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
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
o/s/f shockabsorber leaking slightly
front windscreen washers poor †slight brake judder from rear brakes
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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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