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BV53 FMO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,364 miles

front n/s tyre on limit

Pass 7 May 2008 108,226 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 108,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 89,153 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 77,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV53 FMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV53 FMO, 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 BV53 FMO registered?

BV53 FMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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