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GY53 ZVM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

267,773 mi
Last recorded267,773 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ZVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 267,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From joints on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 267,733 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From joints on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 258,320 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Casing also damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake begining to bind

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 258,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Casing also damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake begining to bind

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 248,722 miles

oil leaks

rack damp & slight play/noise

Fail 10 Oct 2016 248,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6)

rack damp & slight play/noise

oil leaks

handbrake high

Pass 13 Oct 2015 239,146 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 2 Oct 2015 239,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2014 228,192 miles

n/s mirror tapped on

oil leaks

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Sep 2014 228,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s mirror tapped on

oil leaks

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 212,685 miles

oil leaks

slight play in rack

Fail 8 Oct 2013 212,685 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Oct 2012 197,386 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 176,052 miles

rear tyres wearing edges

slight play in n/s rack end

wipers split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 176,051 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing edges

slight play in n/s rack end

wipers split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 158,643 miles

damaged n/s/f wing and bumper

front number plate deteriorating

play in rack

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 19 Oct 2010 158,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damaged n/s/f wing and bumper

front number plate deteriorating

play in rack

slight run out n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Oct 2009 141,731 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

play in rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 141,731 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

play in rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,910 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 124,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,041 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 81,041 miles

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

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

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 ZVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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