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OE53 UEX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,657 mi
Last recorded172,657 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 UEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 172,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 169,196 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear brake hose ferrules

A little fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Both front and nearside rear shock absorbers seeping some oil

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight wear in steerng rack knuckle joints

Fail 10 Dec 2013 169,190 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

A little corrosion starting on rear brake hose ferrules

ABS light illuminated once and never came on again

Both front and nearside rear shock absorbers seeping some oil

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight wear in steerng rack knuckle joints

Pass 16 May 2012 164,407 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted borderline

Fail 15 May 2012 164,407 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake disc pitted borderline

Pass 16 May 2011 156,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2010 138,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 138,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 124,829 miles

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

nearside and offside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2008 124,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2006 114,333 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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OE53 UEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 UEX, 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 OE53 UEX registered?

OE53 UEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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