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DV53 FPZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,683 miles

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in screen low middle

Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 140,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 139,153 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 137,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,748 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,306 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 126,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,467 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,467 miles

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

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 100,451 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,594 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,594 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,522 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2010 89,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,846 miles

both rear brake disc outer faces corroed

rear brake pads v low

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,525 miles

High mounted stop lamp not working

Oil leak

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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DV53 FPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DV53 FPZ, 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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DV53 FPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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