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BL53 FKH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,342 mi
Last recorded171,342 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 171,342 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 168,232 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 160,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2019 160,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 155,427 miles

Both front outer chassis sections corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2018 155,426 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front outer chassis sections corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 146,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 125,587 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand brake cable Broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,692 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front rubber brake hoses unsecure

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

brake reservoir hole drilled init slight oil spilt/leaking

nearside front brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2012 106,737 miles

1.nearside lens outer covering damaged

2.some wear on steering rack 3. clutch judder

Fail 28 Sep 2012 106,737 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

1.nearside lens outer covering damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,621 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,548 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,159 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front inner drive shaft is cable tied up

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner drive shaft is cable tied up

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,646 miles

slight oil leak from the steering rack

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,695 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 FKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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