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BT53 FKR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,180 miles

Central Rear High level brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,136 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear High level brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,490 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,750 miles

hole in o/s/r lens

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,750 miles

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

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

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

hole in o/s/r lens

Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside door exterior trim panels missing

front bumper damaged/broken

offside rear lamp lens broken

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,308 miles

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

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

both nearside door exterior trim panels missing

front bumper damaged/broken

offside rear lamp lens broken

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,796 miles

corrosion on front brake disc inner surfaces

Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,818 miles

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

offside rear light lens broken ( outer cover)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear light lens broken ( outer cover)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,218 miles

front brake discs poor con dition

slight play- nearside front track rod end

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,406 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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BT53 FKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT53 FKR, 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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What year was BT53 FKR registered?

BT53 FKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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