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FN53 PUE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,179 mi
Last recorded191,179 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 PUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 191,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 184,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 174,888 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 174,888 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,695 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 160,550 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 145,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,942 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,986 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 113,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 105,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 97,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,667 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 88,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,724 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,555 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,596 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 PUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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