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SA53 RZD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 RZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 150,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,093 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 121,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 115,826 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,399 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

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

n/s washer jet n/w

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,589 miles

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

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

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

n/s washer jet n/w

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,268 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,163 miles

2x front tyres wearing on outer edge

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension comonents corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,159 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

2x front tyres wearing on outer edge

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension comonents corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,257 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,124 miles

noise from engine drive belt area

oil leaking from n/s/f drive shaft vehicle not to be driven pos no oil in gear box

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,511 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SA53 RZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 SA53 RZD, 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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SA53 RZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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