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FL52 LNY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,062 mi
Last recorded170,062 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 LNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 170,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 166,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 162,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 161,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 161,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,219 miles

slight corrosion on underside of van

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

driverside headlamp just within limits

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Aug 2016 152,941 miles

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

slight play inner steering rack joints

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

slight play inner steering rack joints

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 150,654 miles

advanced corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Jul 2015 150,654 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advanced corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 25 Jul 2014 144,743 miles

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

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

advanced wear both front track rod ends

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,743 miles

advanced wear both front track rod ends

Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,223 miles

REAR DOORS ONLY OPEN FROM INSIDE

REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SOME PLAY STARTING IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 9 Jun 2012 124,825 miles

REAR DOORS ONLY OPEN FROM INSIDE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

WINDSCREEN WASHER POOR PERFORMANCE

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle loose but still working ok

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside lower mirror missing

slight play within the offside and nearside of the steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2011 114,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle loose but still working ok

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside lower mirror missing

slight play within the offside and nearside of the steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle insecure

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

nearside lower door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn smooth

slight play in the offside of the steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2010 105,628 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle insecure

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

nearside lower door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn smooth

slight play in the offside of the steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,826 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

nearside door blind spot mirror missing at the time of the test

Fail 16 Jun 2009 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

nearside door blind spot mirror missing at the time of the test

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,543 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch sticking but still working at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2008 79,439 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

hazard switch sticking but still working at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,505 miles

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

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

trims fitted to all inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 24 Mar 2007 66,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

trims fitted to all inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FL52 LNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FL52 LNY, 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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FL52 LNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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