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VE53 WWU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,792 mi
Last recorded123,792 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs in poor condition.

o/s drive shaft bearing worn to mot limits advise this be repaired .

Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,384 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,955 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,159 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 95,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 78,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,062 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,062 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 66,044 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

key can be removed from ignition barrel when ignition switched to I and II

slight play in rack arms

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,044 miles

key can be removed from ignition barrel when ignition switched to I and II

slight play in rack arms

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,470 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,033 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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VE53 WWU 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 68.4%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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