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FN53 PVT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 136,745 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 136,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,549 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 125,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 116,736 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 116,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,197 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 92,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,349 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 87,317 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,923 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres close to marker bars

Offside front shocker appears damp

Rear discs worn

Rear pads getting low

Unable to check play in nearside front susspension components on shaker plates due to exessive play in track rod end

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres close to marker bars

Offside front shocker appears damp

Rear discs worn

Rear pads getting low

Unable to check play in nearside front susspension components on shaker plates due to exessive play in track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 60,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,993 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2008 36,405 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,181 miles

slight play in both front inner tie rod joints.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,336 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 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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