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GF53 LDX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,421 mi
Last recorded148,421 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 148,420 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,918 miles

Coil spring worn rear springs different, vehicle height unequal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measure ON LEGAL LIMIT, deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,916 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread, cords visible 195/65R16C 104/102T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn rear springs different, vehicle height unequal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measure ON LEGAL LIMIT, deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 138,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 138,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 133,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,119 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,225 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 96,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 89,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,931 miles

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

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

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 LDX 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 72.7%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

GF53 LDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GF53 LDX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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