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DN53 FDU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,150 mi
Last recorded129,150 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,150 miles

both sides inner rack ends have play

centre stop lamp not working

chips in windscreen

nsf tyre has split in tread

nsr tyre is perished and has a nail in it

osf shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,497 miles

both inner rack ends have play

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen

ns track rod end slight play

nsr tyre sidedwall perished

os track rod end slight play

osf shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,901 miles

both inner rack ends have play

chip in windscreen

nsf tyre has cut in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both inner rack ends have play

chip in windscreen

nsf tyre has cut in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,919 miles

nsf tyre cut in tread

play in both inner steering rack joints

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Aug 2013 126,918 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear brake discs corroded with no braking surface

nsf tyre cut in tread

nsr brake binding

play in both inner steering rack joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2012 124,272 miles

front discs showing signs of deterioration

Fail 17 Aug 2012 124,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,479 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,322 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 102,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,479 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 76,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,615 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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DN53 FDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DN53 FDU, 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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DN53 FDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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