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LD53 MXE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,204 mi
Last recorded151,204 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 147,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,331 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 144,112 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 144,112 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer leaking slighty

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2017 139,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,407 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc d/shaft gaitor split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,029 miles

both wiper blades worn

front and rear brake pads 90%worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,277 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,449 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,427 miles

front + rear discs slightly lipped

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,410 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,599 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,769 miles

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)

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,322 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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LD53 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD53 MXE, 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 LD53 MXE registered?

LD53 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 MXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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