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LV53 GAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,732 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

front pads low

play in both front tie rods

rear brake application uneven-ON LIMIT

Fail 7 Mar 2013 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

front pads low

play in both front tie rods

rear brake application uneven-ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs poor condition

front pads getting low

o/s/f shock damp

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

rear lower engine mount split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,144 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs poor condition

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it and is worn on outer edge

o/s/f shock damp

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

rear lower engine mount split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,287 miles

aux drive belt in poor condtion

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge tread raised but needs attention

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low

play in n/s steering arm

rear light units have water in them

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

some grease around o/s/f cv boot no splits found

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,485 miles

engine oil leak

engine oil level close to minimum

Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

engine oil level close to minimum

offside front flexi brake hose not properly mounted in its bracket

Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,618 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,618 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,854 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,854 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)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,265 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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LV53 GAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LV53 GAU, 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 LV53 GAU registered?

LV53 GAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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