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GY53 RZR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,923 mi
Last recorded197,923 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 197,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 159,277 miles

rear engine mounting deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2014 159,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear engine mounting deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 148,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 148,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2012 124,915 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear high level brake light not working

engine cooling fan running all time

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,761 miles

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

centre rear high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2011 117,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

centre rear high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,773 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated

rear brakes imbalanced

rear hi-level brake light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2010 108,773 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated

rear brakes imbalanced

rear hi-level brake light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,951 miles

front brakew discs slightly ridged

offside front tyre wall damage

offside rear brake disc pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged

slight play at nearside end of steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged

slight play at nearside end of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,355 miles

advisory items from initial test no: 903119557060 still apply

Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,355 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs wworn low and on limits-borderline pass-maybe below service limits

offside wiper blsde in poor condition

some play in nearside track rod end ball joint-on limits-borderline pass

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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GY53 RZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GY53 RZR, 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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GY53 RZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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