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GJ53 TKV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,898 mi
Last recorded126,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 TKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,174 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r indicator on trailer electrics not working

small cracks apearing in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,338 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 106,329 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,892 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,892 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,349 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,349 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 128,834 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 128,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 113,277 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 113,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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GJ53 TKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ53 TKV, 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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GJ53 TKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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