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RJ53 WCW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,701 mi
Last recorded210,701 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 210,701 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 210,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020
Pass 17 Apr 2019

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018
Pass 15 Apr 2017
Pass 5 Apr 2016
Pass 1 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 161,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 153,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,643 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,479 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,683 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition

rear number plate

washer performance low

Fail 25 Jul 2009 88,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 25 Jul 2009 88,674 miles

slight play in n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 71,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,517 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

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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RJ53 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red 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 RJ53 WCW, 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 RJ53 WCW registered?

RJ53 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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