MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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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ML53 LGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ML53 LGJ, 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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ML53 LGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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