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FN53 PNX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 143,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged Main Cable Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,103 miles

different size tyres front and rear axle

front springs corroded

front tyres wearing low

gear box oil leak

n/s/r suspension spring corroded

play in n/s track rod end

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2022 143,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front springs corroded

front tyres wearing low

gear box oil leak

n/s/r suspension spring corroded

play in n/s track rod end

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,755 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 122,321 miles

front head lamp lenses misted

lower gearbox mount rubber un bonded

n/s/f tyre worn

oil residue around gearbox

play in both front tie rod ends

Pass 19 Jan 2019 116,845 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

front brake pads worn

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,118 miles

cuts in n/.s//r tyre wall

front brake discs inner faces corroded

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s steering knuckle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 115,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cuts in n/.s//r tyre wall

front brake discs inner faces corroded

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s steering knuckle

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,767 miles

corrosion to front brake disc's

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,767 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,011 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

perishing to various steering & suspension dust covers

play in inner steering joints

Fail 31 Jan 2016 110,011 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

play in inner steering joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,017 miles

front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

n/s/f tread depth low

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit ,wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,597 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,172 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,722 miles

Hub caps fitted to O/S

N/S/F tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,722 miles

Hub caps fitted to O/S

N/S/F tyre 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,514 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 88,234 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,320 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in nearside rack joint

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 PNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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