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FN53 JFE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 120,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel rail area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight misting of oil around power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

glow plug warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken stay loose

Fail 31 Jan 2024 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken stay loose

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake backplate deteriated and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake backplate deteriated and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded and holed

handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2022 102,373 miles

Brake cable damaged broken very corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded and holed

handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriated and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneaven wear present pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,892 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,412 miles

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

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

Offside steering arm has slight play at attachment

small oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside steering arm has slight play at attachment

small oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,097 miles

O/S wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,764 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,622 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,363 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 46,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,133 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 JFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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