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WR53 VUX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,564 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,564 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,190 miles

front brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 107,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,773 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 98,896 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 92,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 81,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,445 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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WR53 VUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WR53 VUX, 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 WR53 VUX registered?

WR53 VUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 VUX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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