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FN53 PWE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,401 miles

o/s/f sill damaged

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 163,747 miles

n/s/f drop link has sloght play

o/s/f indicator lens missing

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 163,512 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement

o/s/f indicator lense missing

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 150,586 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 141,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 126,814 miles

All brake disks slightly worn

Both steering drumsticks have slight play

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

Oil leak

Centre seat belt inertia device defective

Fail 2 Oct 2010 126,814 miles

All brake disks slightly worn

Both steering drumsticks have slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Centre seat belt inertia device defective

Fail 10 Sep 2010 125,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake disks worn

rear brake disks worn

center seatbelt inertia device defective

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,230 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2008 82,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2006 54,380 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 PWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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