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LV53 GDF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,949 mi
Last recorded299,949 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 299,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 270,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 258,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 258,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,096 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,096 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 225,887 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front flexible brake hoses not attached to mcpherson strut.

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 191,812 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 191,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 164,156 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic shield fitted to underside of engine bay allowing limited visual access

Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,066 miles

front pads

front side lights

number plate light

washers

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,822 miles

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

engine top cover not fully secure

front washers pertially blocked

no split pin fitted to front hub nut is this correct? no holes seen in c/v joint

slight fading rear number plate

Fail 9 Nov 2006 84,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine top cover not fully secure

front washers pertially blocked

no split pin fitted to front hub nut is this correct? no holes seen in c/v joint

slight fading rear number plate

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 GDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

LV53 GDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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