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FD53 OKR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 174,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 174,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 167,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 159,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 159,607 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot stuck (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,209 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement incorrectly routed (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged fouled by handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light switch faulty

Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 125,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 125,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 118,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steering arms have slight play

sliding side door cannot be opened

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,749 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steering arms have slight play

sliding side door cannot be opened

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 109,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,126 miles

advise all four tyres getting very low on tread (195/65x16)

advise n/s & o/s steering rack tie-bars worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,791 miles

advise n/s/r tyre getting low on tread (195/65x16)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,791 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre getting low on tread (195/65x16)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,017 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread 195/65x16

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,969 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread (195/65x16)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,969 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread (195/65x16)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,417 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,417 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise possible front and rear pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,535 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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FD53 OKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD53 OKR, 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 OKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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