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WG53 HYU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 149,512 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met

steering notchy

Fail 24 Aug 2018 149,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't lock (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Won't turn off (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake efficiency only just met

steering notchy

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,775 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm nearside & offside rearmost mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside intercating with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 133,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm nearside & offside rearmost mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside intercating with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 124,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,389 miles

nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,983 miles

slight scratches to front screen

slight wear to both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 75,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 64,955 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 64,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,377 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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WG53 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG53 HYU, 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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WG53 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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