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BN53 NCF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,840 mi
Last recorded197,840 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 197,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,922 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 193,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2018 192,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 183,193 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 175,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,419 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 170,416 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 162,198 miles

Both rear brake back plates coroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 159,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 159,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades poor operation,

Pass 7 Sep 2011 143,737 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 143,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

spare tyre missing

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

this vehicle is dangerous and should not be driven on the road

Pass 8 May 2010 120,178 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 120,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,900 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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BN53 NCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN53 NCF, 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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BN53 NCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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