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FM52 VZW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

188,673 mi
Last recorded188,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 188,673 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 188,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 188,589 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 29 Oct 2019 164,447 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are worn quite significantly ,advise on replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 143,429 miles

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 142,372 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 142,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,109 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 127,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,629 miles

Slight play in N/S antiroll bar link and in both track rods or track rod ends.

Wipers do not switch off.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in N/S antiroll bar link and in both track rods or track rod ends.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wipers do not switch off.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,952 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 99,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,724 miles

Slight cracking in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,987 miles

Nearside wiper blade split,

Stone chip screen in zone B,

Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,987 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split,

Stone chip screen in zone B,

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,242 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,994 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,287 miles

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

offside indicater lens missing

Fail 9 Feb 2008 66,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

offside indicater lens missing

Pass 10 Feb 2007 61,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,831 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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FM52 VZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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