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BL53 FLX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

226,081 mi
Last recorded226,081 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 226,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 226,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 221,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 221,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 207,050 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 207,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 191,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 191,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 183,079 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 183,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 157,221 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 157,221 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,891 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 24 Oct 2011 123,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,011 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,771 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,761 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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