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GU53 FZK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,802 mi
Last recorded87,802 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 FZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake s binding

rear axle beam and suspension components corroded

rear discs back plates corroded and breaking up

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,652 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,561 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,974 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front slight oil weep inner drive shaft gaitor

Nearside Front slight play inner track rod joint

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,261 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear discs badly corroded

play in both tie rods

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,260 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear discs badly corroded

play in both tie rods

Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,137 miles

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cable coroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Passenger wiper blade split (clearing screen ok)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,507 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cable coroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside lower mirror missing (as has 2 mirrors each side can still see behind clearly)

Passenger wiper blade split (clearing screen ok)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,575 miles

offside mirror lower glass missing

slight play nearside steering

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,572 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside mirror lower glass missing

front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

slight play nearside steering

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,637 miles

both outer sills damaged

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

offside mirror body slightly damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,637 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both outer sills damaged

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

offside mirror body slightly damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,795 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,795 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,802 miles

front discs worn

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,887 miles

both front brake discs inner surface outer edges corroded

cant see rear inner brake pads

nearside rear tyre out of shape + tread cut

Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs inner surfaces outer edges corroded

cant see rear inner brake pads

nearside rear tyre out of shape + tread cut

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,496 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 30,488 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU53 FZK, 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 FZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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