MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement or caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and park brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.17 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front to rears (3.6.B.4e)
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front to rears (3.6.B.4e)
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front tyre cracked
both rear tyres cracked
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre walls cracked
n/s steering rack end has slight play
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre walls cracked
n/s steering rack end has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bonnet stay missing
n/s/r door check strap insecure
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r light lens repaired with tape
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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BL53 FNG 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 FNG, 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 FNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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