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NX53 VBU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,278 miles

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable both rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,272 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable both rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 54,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,150 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,145 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,052 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,052 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 49,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,633 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,836 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,903 miles

near side front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 44,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,240 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,137 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NX53 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NX53 VBU, 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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NX53 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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