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FN53 JEJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,146 mi
Last recorded176,146 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 176,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs showing heavy wear

heavy oil leak engine / gearbox area

Fail 27 Nov 2018 176,146 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s/r lamp unit broken to cause sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH rear brake discs severe wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake performance not tested due to no handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested unable to rev engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working on n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs showing heavy wear

heavy oil leak engine / gearbox area

Pass 23 Nov 2017 176,102 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 23 Nov 2016 175,956 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 175,956 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not aimed at windscreen. (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 169,738 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

x2 headlamps slightly insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 169,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner 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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

x2 headlamps slightly insecure.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 165,875 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 163,476 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 163,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 163,468 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

airbag light on

centre stoplight inop

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low,unable to fully inspect!

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 7 Jan 2011 147,847 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 142,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,978 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 123,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,194 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 111,194 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 100,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 73,741 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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FN53 JEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 JEJ, 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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FN53 JEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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