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SN53 VLF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,990 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 103,933 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2017 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 99,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at rear and undrsealed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner cv boot seeping

n/s/r light outer cover cracked

play in both steering rack inner joints

wiper arms corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 94,625 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 5 May 2014 90,615 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre badly perished

oil leak/s

Fail 2 May 2014 90,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre badly perished

oil leak/s

Pass 2 May 2013 85,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r light outer cover broken

o/s/r tyre perished

play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,104 miles

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

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

front and rear brake discs worn

radiator leaking at corners

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

front and rear brake discs worn

radiator leaking at corners

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,434 miles

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

slight play in steering wrack end knuckles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,434 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering wrack end knuckles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,622 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,488 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 59,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,268 miles

advise to add fuel treatment

front wipers just starting to smear

slight play on inner ends of steering rack arms

slight restriction in front washer jets

slight scuffing on tyrewalls

Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,821 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,821 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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SN53 VLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SN53 VLF, 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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SN53 VLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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