MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
rear bumper outer cover missing but no sharp edges
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
rear bumper outer cover missing but no sharp edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear bumper outer cover missing but no sharp edges
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear bumper outer cover missing but no sharp edges
Offside Rear Tyre perished inner side wall.
Rear Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet stay retaining clip broken
n/s/f fog inop
quite a bad oil leak on engine
slight play in both front track rod ends
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Bonnet stay retaining clip broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Quite a bad oil leak on engine
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f fog inop
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA53 OUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MA53 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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