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DF53CFE
2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2463cc
General Information
- Registration DF53CFE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2463cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Jacking point showing sign of corrosion
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Jacking point showing sign of corrosion
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
4 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Jacking point showing sign of corrosion
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Jacking point showing sign of corrosion
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank support strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,020 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative both sides (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,543 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017 18 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,561 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2016 18 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,884 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015 18 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,342 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 18 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,497 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013 18 Jun 20264 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 117,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,420 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 18 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,791 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 18 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,791 MI
18 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,310 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 18 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 82,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,562 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 18 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,052 MI
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DF53CFE was registered on 2003-12-16
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