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FD53 OMJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,802 mi
Last recorded182,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 182,802 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 May 2017 182,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking running off engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 174,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 174,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 153,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,140 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 119,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 106,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,785 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,712 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 89,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,896 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,090 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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