MOT Status
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162,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front jacking points corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s rear top coil spring mounts rusty
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s rear top coil spring mounts rusty
o/s and n/s rear coil spring top mounts rusty
slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes
surface rust on brake discs
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
gearbox mount worn
nearside and offside top rear spring cups corroded
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
gearbox mount worn
nearside and offside top rear spring cups corroded
Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level below minimum
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level below minimum
Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
water in offside rear light
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
water in offside rear light
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in steering rack
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in steering rack
wiper marks to screen at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
damage front no plate
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
damage front no plate
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
front brake pads 70% worn
silght play n/s steering rack end
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads 70% worn
silght play n/s steering rack end
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
nearside door mirror glass cracked (not affecting veiw)
small amount of play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror glass cracked (not affecting veiw)
small amount of play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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