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GF53 LCM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,422 mi
Last recorded204,422 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 204,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 202,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 197,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 186,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 170,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2021 166,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2020 159,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,798 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 165,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 163,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 161,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 160,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 157,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 154,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 152,778 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 152,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,596 miles

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

high level stop light in/op

Fail 20 Jul 2010 125,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stop light in/op

Fail 25 Jun 2009 107,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 107,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,475 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,456 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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 LCM 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 83.3%.

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 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 GF53 LCM, 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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What year was GF53 LCM registered?

GF53 LCM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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