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ML53 WVF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,892 mi
Last recorded152,892 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 WVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,892 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 152,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 142,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,112 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,414 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,338 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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ML53 WVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

ML53 WVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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