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GU53 NJF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on10 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2020 177,189 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2019 170,758 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hand brake low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 158,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 158,668 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 149,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 127,479 miles

windscreen cracked n/s (close to limit)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 127,479 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

windscreen cracked n/s (close to limit)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,789 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,529 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside wiper split but still clears screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Offside wiper split but still clears screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Recommend to check and adjust tracking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,438 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,438 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,537 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner rack has slight play

obligatory mirror slightly damage but not affecting view

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,074 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,074 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,285 miles

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

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

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

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 NJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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