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AJ53 OFM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,736 mi
Last recorded188,736 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 188,736 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 188,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 171,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 171,644 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 157,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 157,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 143,014 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 143,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 131,275 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 131,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,086 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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AJ53 OFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ53 OFM, 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 AJ53 OFM registered?

AJ53 OFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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