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FD53 HFX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,355 mi
Last recorded164,355 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,355 miles

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

Front tyres fitted are non C rated tyres

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 164,355 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front tyres fitted are non C rated tyres

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 160,493 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Offside front jacking point excessively corroded but not within 30cm

Rear brake disks and pads poor

Pass 26 Jan 2018 144,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 137,609 miles

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

Nearside inner tie rod has play

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

Offside inner tie rod has play

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,849 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front screen cracked n/sf lower corner

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front screen cracked outside swept area

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 117,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 25 Jan 2014 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2013 107,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 90,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 90,910 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,785 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,785 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,960 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,235 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,232 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,043 miles

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

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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FD53 HFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD53 HFX, 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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FD53 HFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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