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GLZ 4552

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

199,712 mi
Last recorded199,712 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 4552
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 199,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 195,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 195,703 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 192,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 192,660 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount poor (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 180,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount poor (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 171,750 miles

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Fail 5 Mar 2019 171,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Pass 7 Mar 2018 162,048 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 162,022 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 150,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 147,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 147,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 142,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,530 miles

centre rear high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2013 137,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre rear high level brake light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 131,399 miles

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

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

centre rear high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,323 miles

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

driver door mirror glass damaged

handbrake centre cable rusty (OUTER SHEATH PEELED AWAY)

offside rear brake disc, inner dust cover corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

driver door mirror glass damaged

handbrake centre cable rusty (OUTER SHEATH PEELED AWAY)

offside rear brake disc, inner dust cover corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 121,863 miles

high level centre brake light not working

slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

Fail 1 Mar 2010 121,828 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level centre brake light not working

slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,904 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 155,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 106,743 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2008 106,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 82,413 miles

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

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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GLZ 4552 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 GLZ 4552, 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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GLZ 4552 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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