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WN53 USP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026
Fail 26 May 2026

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 202,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 201,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 192,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear axle covered in underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2023 192,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2022 177,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 173,694 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2020 173,430 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2020 173,430 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 171,902 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 170,145 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2017 160,282 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2015 151,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 141,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,107 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 130,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,337 miles

Air filter housing cover loose

Both rear brake disk back plates slightly deteriated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R Tyre approching limits

N/S/R Tyre valve perrished

O/S/F Tyre has slight wear on inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre valve perrishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,956 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and tyre valve slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perrished

o/s/r brake disk guard slightly deteriated

power steering pipe corroded (front of engine)

rear brake disks slightly deteriated

slight play in both front steering rack arms

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,996 miles

n/s front fog not working

unable to see rear brake pad inner thickness

Fail 20 Nov 2009 89,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s aim not tested

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s aim not tested

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,313 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

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 USP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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