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SD53 JUJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,983 mi
Last recorded210,983 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 210,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 195,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2016 195,298 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 181,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 174,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 173,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 166,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SCREEN STICKER FITTED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 166,912 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SCREEN STICKER FITTED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Pass 24 Apr 2012 158,223 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 158,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 143,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 127,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 120,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 109,370 miles

brake pedal rubber splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 31 Mar 2008 109,367 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

resecured loose intake pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2007 102,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,783 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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SD53 JUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD53 JUJ, 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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SD53 JUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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