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FL53 KXJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,177 mi
Last recorded198,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 198,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 198,177 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 197,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 197,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 195,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 193,765 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 192,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 192,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 190,208 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 190,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 174,057 miles

both front top mounts stiff

engine mounts are slightly weak and have play

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn slightly low

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor is pushed down exposing some of the ball joint metal shank

o/s/f top suspension mounting has slight play and lift

o/s/f tyre main tread worn low and inner edge heavily worn and devoid of tread, although not quite worn to ply. Tyre should be replaced

play in steering system

Pass 19 Sep 2011 159,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 159,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 149,817 miles

slight play in bpth steering rack track arms

Fail 18 Sep 2010 149,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

metal pieces around circumference of offside front tyre

slight play in bpth steering rack track arms

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,184 miles

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

nearside front side light dim

offside rear tyre low on tread and in poor condition

rear brakes uneven

slight play in steering

Fail 4 Sep 2009 116,586 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front side light dim

offside rear tyre low on tread and in poor condition

rear brakes uneven

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,108 miles

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

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

near and off side front slight play in steering arms

Fail 14 Aug 2008 86,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

near and off side front slight play in steering arms

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,061 miles

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

Offside rear fog light - suspect connection

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

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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FL53 KXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL53 KXJ, 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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FL53 KXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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