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LS53 ULE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 157,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 157,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 157,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

reverse gear requires attention soon

Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2011 127,270 miles

both rear light lens slightly damaged

nearside rear lower light lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,487 miles

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

Oil leak

smaller wipers fitted at time of test

sunstrip fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,490 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light lense slighty damaged

offside stop light slighty discoloured

smaller wipers fitted at time of test

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,285 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light lense slighty damaged

offside stop light slighty discoloured

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,075 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LS53 ULE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS53 ULE, 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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LS53 ULE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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