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GU53 NHL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,837 mi
Last recorded167,837 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 167,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 167,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 148,888 miles

slight evidence of leak at fuel tank

Fail 2 Sep 2016 148,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight evidence of leak at fuel tank

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 96,306 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel brg slightly noisey

Fail 23 May 2013 96,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel brg slightly noisey

Pass 25 May 2012 85,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2010 66,529 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end bush

Pass 13 May 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,190 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 52,184 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steer fluid level v/low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,922 miles

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 NHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU53 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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