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MF53 OKV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,503 mi
Last recorded211,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2021 211,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 211,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 193,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 177,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 169,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 150,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r backing plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,461 miles

Nearside rear tyre has two screws in the tread

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the legal limit

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre is wearing low

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Underside of vehicle is coated with oil residue

Fail 12 Sep 2011 143,427 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has two screws in the tread

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the legal limit

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre is wearing low

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Underside of vehicle is coated with oil residue

Pass 17 Aug 2010 139,761 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,098 miles

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

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 Rear 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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MF53 OKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF53 OKV, 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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MF53 OKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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