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BL53 FNX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 131,775 miles

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring damaged, socket broken ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 131,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring damaged, socket broken ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,729 miles

Nearside Front shock has slight leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,729 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front shock has slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,351 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

slight fluid leak on nsf shock absorber

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,252 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,664 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,602 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,404 miles

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)

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 FNX 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 63.6%.

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

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