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FG53 KHL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,867 mi
Last recorded186,867 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 KHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 186,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2015 176,907 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hand brake cailper slightly seized

Fail 17 Jun 2015 176,907 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside rear hand brake cailper slightly seized

Fail 14 Jun 2014 166,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all rear ns lamps slightly dull

bulbs in front lamps non standard colours

front wheel smaller than rear and different size profiles

osf has metal strap slightly insecure

osr brake back plate very corroded

rear number plate slight damage

spare wheels in rear slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2014 166,896 miles

all rear ns lamps slightly dull

bulbs in front lamps non standard colours

front wheel smaller than rear and different size profiles

osf has metal strap slightly insecure

osr brake back plate very corroded

rear number plate slight damage

spare wheels in rear slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2013 154,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 154,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 145,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 145,517 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s hand brake cable wires rusty and worn

n/s rear bumper damaged and reverse light

top engine cover loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 133,996 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap fell off when opened

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jun 2011 133,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap fell off when opened

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,791 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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FG53 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol 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 FG53 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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