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MF53 WRX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,063 mi
Last recorded162,063 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 162,063 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 May 2016 162,063 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2015 141,681 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 2 May 2014 124,626 miles

n/s/r tyre wearin on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearin on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,989 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,989 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,330 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,073 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,635 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,320 miles

slight play steering rack

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 WRX 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 62.5%.

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 MF53 WRX, 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 MF53 WRX registered?

MF53 WRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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