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VE53 WUD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,258 mi
Last recorded182,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 182,258 miles

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

slight free play both o/s and n/s steering rack end joints

Fail 31 Aug 2010 182,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

slight free play both o/s and n/s steering rack end joints

Pass 28 May 2009 158,549 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 158,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 119,643 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 76,972 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 76,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise air bag lamp on

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 WUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE53 WUD, 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 VE53 WUD registered?

VE53 WUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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