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GD53 JUF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,792 mi
Last recorded170,792 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 170,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine stop light on

Fail 13 May 2016 170,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts in tread to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine stop light on

Pass 14 Feb 2015 135,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 119,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 102,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,738 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,738 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front no plate damaged..

Near side rear tyre in poor condition..

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,550 miles

Front no plate damaged..

Near side rear tyre in poor condition..

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,904 miles

Front no plate in poor condition..

High level brake light not working..

Near side washer..

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

Wipers in poor condition..

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front no plate in poor condition..

High level brake light not working..

Near side washer..

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

Wipers in poor condition..

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side front steering rack arm

Fail 17 Mar 2008 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side front steering rack arm

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,561 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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GD53 JUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD53 JUF, 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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GD53 JUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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