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MA53 OTJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,680 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,362 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,751 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 41,398 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 OTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OTJ, 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 MA53 OTJ registered?

MA53 OTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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