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WN53 URB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 URB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 159,404 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension component corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2024 159,404 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR INNER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 159,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR INNER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 159,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 159,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE AND CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 159,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f , upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 159,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f , upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 156,728 miles

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2017 156,717 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 149,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,740 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,987 miles

Front bottom ball joint boots perishing

Front discs worn

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar d-bush

Pass 18 Apr 2011 122,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,351 miles

centre front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2009 99,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear discs lipped and worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,942 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 80,942 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside track rod end has slight wear

Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 62,205 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WN53 URB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WN53 URB, 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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WN53 URB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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