MOT Status
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151,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
some play in o/s & n/s front strut top bearings
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
some play in o/s & n/s front strut top bearings
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie/rod on rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie/rod on rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie/rod on rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted obscuring some components
both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated
both front tyres slightly worn on edges
oil leak
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack ball joints
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wipers not clearing screen very well
offside rear road spring broken but still locating ok when fully jacked up
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs badly corroded. Rear brakes show signs of ovality
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FG53 HXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 FG53 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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