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GF53 KSU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 157,566 miles

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

Front Has several chipped on the front windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade (Split)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade smears and has a (Split)

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

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 151,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 151,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Sub-frame Mount bracket area) (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 146,588 miles

slight play on steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 146,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure rectified (1.7.3)

slight play on steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2015 140,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 130,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,776 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 120,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near-side front tyre worn

wheel alignment

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

wheel alignment

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside washers not working

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 22 Mar 2011 92,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

inner track rod ends to be checked

wheel alignment

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,108 miles

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

rear discs rusted slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,935 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 42,927 miles

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

ANTIFREEZE LEVEL LOW

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

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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GF53 KSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF53 KSU, 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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GF53 KSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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