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ML53 LKF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,293 mi
Last recorded152,293 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 142,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 127,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,295 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

spare wheel/tyre missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,295 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

spear wheel missing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,762 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,762 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

secondary bonnet catch not working/seized

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,523 miles

rear brake pads over half way worn

Pass 16 May 2007 50,970 miles

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

front pads worn to less than 2mm

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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ML53 LKF 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 80%.

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 ML53 LKF, 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 ML53 LKF registered?

ML53 LKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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