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BL53 FJO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

239,140 mi
Last recorded239,140 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 239,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked but outside of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 239,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour changed bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked but outside of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 230,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall worn

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 220,832 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 212,167 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 189,797 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 189,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 161,086 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 139,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 114,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,380 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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BL53 FJO 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 81.3%.

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 BL53 FJO, 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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BL53 FJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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