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LW53 EHV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,616 mi
Last recorded159,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 159,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 156,478 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 156,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,069 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 150,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 145,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 145,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,124 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,631 miles

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,057 miles

Front wipers just met the requirements of clearing the screen

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 123,057 miles

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

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

Front wipers just met the requirements of clearing the screen

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,421 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,426 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 96,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 88,436 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,238 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,234 miles

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

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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LW53 EHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LW53 EHV, 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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LW53 EHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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