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WN53 USM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 USM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 189,294 miles

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 188,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 185,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 184,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 157,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 151,589 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 151,587 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 140,746 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 140,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 123,383 miles

FRONT REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S WIPER SPLIT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,383 miles

FRONT REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

O/S WIPER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 96,099 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,512 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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WN53 USM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN53 USM, 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 USM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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