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MT52 WFM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,237 mi
Last recorded128,237 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 WFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,237 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

engine management warnig lamp on

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

engine management warnig lamp on

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 119,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

offside wiper blade rubber torn.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 109,646 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

offside wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wiper control faulty.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,566 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wiper control faulty.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,502 miles

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

rear offside light lens damaged.

wiper switch faulty.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted.

rear offside light lens damaged.

wiper switch faulty.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,020 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition.

rear offside light lens damaged.

wiper control faulty.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear offside light lens damaged.

wiper control faulty.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,970 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,020 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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MT52 WFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT52 WFM, 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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MT52 WFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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