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GU53 FHH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,553 mi
Last recorded189,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 FHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 189,553 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 189,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low faulty moves up and down on its own (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 172,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 172,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 160,502 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever near end of travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 158,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake backing plates corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Slight bind by hand from offside front wheel

Pass 29 May 2019 154,011 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding

Rear disc backing plates rusty

Rear park brake just met 16%

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 150,348 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 146,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 141,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,341 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroding

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2014 127,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 127,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 17 May 2012 109,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 101,972 miles

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

rear disc backing plates corroding

slight play rack ends

Pass 21 May 2010 92,476 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 May 2009 80,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,995 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 67,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,434 miles

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

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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GU53 FHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU53 FHH, 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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GU53 FHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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