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WF53 ZTE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,696 mi
Last recorded131,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,157 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,698 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,099 miles

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

adv tow bar corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

adv tow bar corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 63,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 May 2012 63,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 May 2011 52,878 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 52,878 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,668 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 40,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,994 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,994 miles

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,991 miles

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

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 ZTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

WF53 ZTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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