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VN53 DJK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,563 mi
Last recorded231,563 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 231,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 231,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 224,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 219,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 215,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 211,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 206,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 200,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 191,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 185,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 169,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f inner trackrod joint has slight play

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 150,072 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 150,072 miles

nearside rear disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,858 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 129,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 86,551 miles

slight play in n/s of rack

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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VN53 DJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN53 DJK, 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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VN53 DJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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