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BV53 FVB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,349 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside parking brake low performance recorded

front brake pads look low

play in steering rack knuckles

rear brake discs faces corroded but working ok

Fail 3 Mar 2018 134,349 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside parking brake low performance recorded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

play in steering rack knuckles

rear brake discs faces corroded but working ok

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,349 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 134,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,924 miles

Front hanbrake cable corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,427 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,797 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,748 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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BV53 FVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV53 FVB, 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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BV53 FVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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