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MA53 DBO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 DBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,756 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 139,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear brake back plate weakened by corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 118,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 18 Jul 2011 108,944 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,221 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2010 105,221 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2009 100,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,903 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,228 miles

High level stop light inoperative

both front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,948 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MA53 DBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA53 DBO, 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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MA53 DBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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