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MA53 OUB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,391 mi
Last recorded174,391 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 174,391 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 174,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,685 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 166,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 161,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished inner side wall.

Rear Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 158,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,975 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 157,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,684 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 155,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 155,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 151,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 147,345 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 147,345 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 128,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 128,554 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,344 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,405 miles

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 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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