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EX53 LHM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,913 mi
Last recorded208,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 208,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 206,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 191,644 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 180,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,327 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 174,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 169,295 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to return

offside front brake pad low

Fail 29 May 2014 161,222 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 161,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 151,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 144,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 136,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak possabily gearbox (area)

Pass 18 May 2010 130,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 123,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 113,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,481 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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EX53 LHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX53 LHM, 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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EX53 LHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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