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EX53 LMF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

268,399 mi
Last recorded268,399 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 268,399 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 239,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 231,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 231,736 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both. affected by bad bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 209,208 miles

Front 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)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 209,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 210,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 201,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 185,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 185,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2013 175,894 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 175,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 160,530 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 160,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 147,293 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 147,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,652 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 117,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 107,118 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,313 miles

SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OS FRONT TYRE

Fail 13 Nov 2006 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OS FRONT TYRE

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 LMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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