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WV53 ULT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,077 mi
Last recorded186,077 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ULT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 186,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 175,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 163,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,504 miles

1)Oil leak.(2)Passenger washer jet partially blocked advise repair.(3)Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 153,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

1)Oil leak.(2)Passenger washer jet partially blocked advise repair.(3)Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles recheck (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre low in edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 127,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 127,075 miles

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

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

front screen badly cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 115,244 miles

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

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

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

large crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,758 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 95,758 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,853 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WV53 ULT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV53 ULT, 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 WV53 ULT registered?

WV53 ULT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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