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WF53 PVZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,725 mi
Last recorded157,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 157,725 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 157,593 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 157,447 miles

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 157,447 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 153,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake disc(s) showing signs of overheating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2015 139,908 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft seal

Fail 17 Aug 2015 139,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft seal

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,272 miles

n/s front shock absorber slight misting of oil

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear upper lamp not working

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 107,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,235 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,259 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,000 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly low on outer edge

slight play in n/s o/s front link joints

Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,987 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly low on outer edge

slight play in n/s o/s front link joints

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,233 miles

slight play in n/s o/s front anti roll bar link joints

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 PVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PVZ, 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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WF53 PVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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