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BL53 FLZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,900 mi
Last recorded169,900 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 169,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 148,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 148,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 139,241 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 139,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 129,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 90,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 81,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 81,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 73,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,615 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 FLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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