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FN53 PXZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,828 mi
Last recorded167,828 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 167,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 164,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 161,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 157,949 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2023 157,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure Spring not sitting in upper perch (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2022 153,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Fail 30 Sep 2020 152,146 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,196 miles

1 x tank strap deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 136,606 miles

chip in screen boarderline pass

ns/front shocker weeping

rear back plate corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 136,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

chip in screen boarderline pass

ns/front shocker weeping

rear back plate corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,255 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn

rear number plate in poor condition

screen damaged borderline pass

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

screen damaged borderline pass

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,077 miles

chip in zone a of screen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,077 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in zone a of screen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,548 miles

chip in zone a of screen borderline pass

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,545 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in zone a of screen borderline pass

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,914 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 PXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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