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PE53 URF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,234 mi
Last recorded170,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 170,234 miles

SLIGHT OIL LKEAK

Fail 2 Jun 2021 170,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 166,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 155,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper stop light not working

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

oil to be topped up

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,414 miles

Fuel tank insecure x 2 straps one broken other badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper stop light not working

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

oil to be topped up

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,402 miles

parking brake close to mot fail

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,521 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,483 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

High level stop light inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,766 miles

o/s/f seatbelt freyed

Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,759 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt freyed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,657 miles

Front brake discs corroded and n/s scored

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,620 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and n/s scored

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,046 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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PE53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PE53 URF, 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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PE53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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