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BL53 FLB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,266 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,665 miles

Offside Front shock absorber top bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,096 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,081 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,811 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,879 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,867 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,035 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,035 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

airbag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

airbag light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front inner discs worn

o/s sill damage

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front inner discs worn

o/s sill damage

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,515 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front sill damaged

wiper leaving lines

Fail 16 Sep 2010 63,484 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front sill damaged

wiper leaving lines

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,070 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 54,264 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT / DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,264 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT / DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,388 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,053 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 27,053 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag and spanner light on

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 FLB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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