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FD53 NTG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,639 mi
Last recorded168,639 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 NTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 168,639 miles

Gearbox is noisy

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Centre (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 168,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox is noisy

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Centre (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,050 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 150,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 140,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,711 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,219 miles

front no. plate poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,014 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,431 miles

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

slight play steering rack

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 NTG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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