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GF53 LGU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,404 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 111,403 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,170 miles

CANNOT SEE REAR PADS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,169 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

CANNOT SEE REAR PADS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 99,863 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 96,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,567 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,274 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,711 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

offside rear tyre starting to detiotate

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to detiotate

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,107 miles

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

Off Side Front Tyre wearing low

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,133 miles

both rear tyre rubber compound starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,456 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,562 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,904 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 LGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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