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FM52 PXZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 PXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,138 miles

Front weld repairs only just met requirements

Offside Outer CV boot damaged

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 119,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Missing (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake callipers (1.1.15 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,855 miles

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

corrosion both front inner floor pan area

slight oil leak

steering slightly heavy in operation

Pass 21 Sep 2016 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 113,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,354 miles

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

Offside 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)

high level brake light not working.

wipers won't switch off with control

Fail 10 Jun 2013 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

high level brake light not working.

wipers won't switch off with control

Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,409 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 88,409 miles

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

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)

spare tyre below limit bald ?

Pass 29 May 2008 79,700 miles

Adjustment of N/S waasher jet

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

Pass 31 May 2007 76,606 miles

advisory notice issued with vt 30

Fail 31 May 2007 76,606 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 17 May 2006 71,444 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 71,444 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 129,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 129,616 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s washer jet partially blocked but still supplying enough water to windscreen

swlight play in both inner steering rack knuckles

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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FM52 PXZ 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 FM52 PXZ, 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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FM52 PXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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