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FG53 AVW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,874 mi
Last recorded137,874 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 135,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 133,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 129,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 126,372 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 126,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,010 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 117,821 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 May 2013 117,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,200 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

unable to carry out full inspection of centre seat belt due to chil seat fitted.

nearside rear tyre sidewall breaking up, needs replacing,

Fail 10 Nov 2011 100,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working.

unable to carry out full inspection of centre seat belt due to chil seat fitted.

nearside rear tyre sidewall breaking up, needs replacing,

Pass 7 May 2010 88,830 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

High level brake light not working.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,667 miles

front brake discs worn badly on inner edges.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,214 miles

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

front brake discs worn badly on inner edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,016 miles

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

front number plate slightly dis-coloured.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly dis-coloured.

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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FG53 AVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG53 AVW, 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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FG53 AVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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