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VO53 JFU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 JFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,044 miles

slight corrosion osf brake pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion osf brake pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,813 miles

SERVICE BRAKE HAD LOW READING

Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SERVICE BRAKE HAD LOW READING

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,457 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,329 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front to rear section (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 95,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,763 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,763 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 14 Nov 2012 74,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,412 miles

inner face of front Brake Discs startimg to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,111 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner face of front Brake Discs startimg to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,330 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,747 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,558 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre spilt to cord

under tray fitted

wipers poor

Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre spilt to cord

under tray fitted

wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,738 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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VO53 JFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO53 JFU, 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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VO53 JFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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