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GV53 MXJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,411 mi
Last recorded163,411 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 163,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 163,411 miles

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

inner drive shaft seals starting to leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 153,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,004 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 144,561 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 135,659 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,631 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone cuts in rear tyre treads

Fail 16 Nov 2012 125,631 miles

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone cuts in rear tyre treads

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 94,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 77,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,270 miles

front bumper damage

reversing light broken

Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,270 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damage

reversing light broken

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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GV53 MXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV53 MXJ, 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 GV53 MXJ registered?

GV53 MXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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