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WF53 GWX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

256,671 mi
Last recorded256,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 256,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 251,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 245,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 238,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 231,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 224,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to underside

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 218,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 211,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 204,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 198,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 195,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 188,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 180,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 172,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 163,635 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 154,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 146,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 141,058 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 129,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 123,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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WF53 GWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF53 GWX, 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 WF53 GWX registered?

WF53 GWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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