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VE53 DZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,050 mi
Last recorded124,050 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 124,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

Fail 3 May 2013 123,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

rear service brake reading low

Pass 9 May 2012 101,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,994 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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VE53 DZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE53 DZU, 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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VE53 DZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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