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PX53 UCU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,730 miles

Front Lower both ns/os outriggers corroded

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 121,730 miles

Front Lower both ns/os outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf two pipes front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector leak (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened two on rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsr osr (1.1.A.3f)

brake backplates corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 114,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf two pipes front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector leak (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened two on rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsr osr (1.1.A.3f)

brake backplates corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,207 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 92,196 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,069 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 73,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,602 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,601 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 54,630 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,889 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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PX53 UCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX53 UCU, 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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PX53 UCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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