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GP53 LSU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,364 mi
Last recorded160,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 160,364 miles

Advise both front struts have a slight leak.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 160,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise both front struts have a slight leak.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 151,937 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 151,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,592 miles

Oil leak

off side rear outer brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 138,591 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear outer brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,844 miles

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

both rear disc corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 123,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,599 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 66,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GP53 LSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP53 LSU, 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 GP53 LSU registered?

GP53 LSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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