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FD52 AZT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,743 mi
Last recorded183,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 AZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 183,743 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face worn deep, should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens lightly tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 183,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb and holder missing. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face worn deep, should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens lightly tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 175,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from lav (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hi level brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2020 174,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from lav (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hi level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2019 150,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,420 miles

engine light on

play in o/s front top strut mounting

steering tight

Fail 11 Mar 2014 119,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

play in o/s front top strut mounting

steering tight

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 115,664 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,079 miles

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

front discs corroding on inside

Fail 7 Mar 2012 113,039 miles

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

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

front discs corroding on inside

Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,366 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 110,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,576 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 86,574 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,767 miles

Slight movement in drumsticks.

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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FD52 AZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FD52 AZT, 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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FD52 AZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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