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FL53 SFV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

197,885 mi
Last recorded197,885 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 197,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 197,818 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2019 192,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

emissions plate limit has been removed

engine covers obscuring inspection of some components

engine stabiliser mount bush is deteriorated

limited inspection of all brake pipes due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

offside and nearside outer sills are damaged

offside and nearside rear brake disc back plates/ dust covers are corroded

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 4 Sep 2018 188,900 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight wear. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe close to compensator slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corrosion at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged-no sharp edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 188,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight wear. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe close to compensator slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corrosion at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged-no sharp edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 188,900 miles

Bottom engine mounting rubber worn

Brake pedal rubber worn slightly

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

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded and braking away

Nearside Sill damaged

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

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

Offside Sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Slight misting of fuel around the fuel rail

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both of the back bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 188,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Bottom engine mounting rubber worn

Brake pedal rubber worn slightly

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded and braking away

Nearside Sill damaged

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

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

Offside Sill damaged

Slight misting of fuel around the fuel rail

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both of the back bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 181,799 miles

Bottom engine mount worn

Door warning light on the dash.

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside sill damage

Oil leak

n/s/f sill damage

slight diesel leak from the end of the rail

Fail 31 Mar 2016 181,799 miles

Bottom engine mount worn

Door warning light on the dash.

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside sill damage

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f sill damage

slight diesel leak from the end of the rail

Fail 22 Mar 2016 181,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers will then need to be checked (8.2.3)

Bottom engine mount worn

Door warning light on the dash.

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside sill damage

Oil leak

n/s/f sill damage

slight diesel leak from the end of the rail

Pass 6 Feb 2015 170,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 170,256 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Dec 2013 156,509 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 156,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,174 miles

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

front brake discs worn and excessively corroded but not seriously weakend

o s r brake disc slightly scored but not weakend

o s r tyre worn on outer edge

slight bind from o s r brake

unable to check front wipers if clearing screen efectively

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and excessively corroded but not seriously weakend

o s r brake disc slightly scored but not weakend

o s r tyre worn on outer edge

slight bind from o s r brake

unable to check front wipers if clearing screen efectively

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,216 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated but still readable

Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated but still readable

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,057 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,057 miles

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

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)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,642 miles

metal in o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

play in front wishbone ball joints

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,836 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

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 SFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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