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FN53 PYT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 148,720 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion

cover /under trays fitted

engine has oil leak

front sub frame bushes have play o/s & n/s

hand brake has travel

n/s/f rack end has play

n/s/r brake hose close to axle

n/s/r hand brake cable has corrosion

n/s/r hand brake cable sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f washers only just hit front screen

o/s/f wiper blade just in limit

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe hose to hose have slight corrosion

o/s/r brake hose close to spring

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Aug 2026 148,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2 front brake disc have corrosion

cover /under trays fitted

engine has oil leak

front sub frame bushes have play o/s & n/s

n/s/f rack end has play

n/s/r brake hose close to axle

n/s/r hand brake cable has corrosion

n/s/r hand brake cable sticking

o/s/f & n/s/f washers only just hit front screen

o/s/f wiper blade just in limit

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe hose to hose have slight corrosion

o/s/r brake hose close to spring

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Mar 2026 148,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded green coated front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring to water heater glow plugs under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end loose on track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure , rubbing rotating drive shaft

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 142,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 139,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 137,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to off side and near side front outer body riggers

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to off side and near side front outer body riggers

off side and near side front tyres worn on outer edges and outer side wall damage

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,161 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 128,229 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 124,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 120,351 miles

Deterioration to rear, lower engine mounting bush.

Pass 27 May 2016 117,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 112,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,812 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 104,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads look low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering pipe mount loose [gearbox]

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels,suspect tie rod ends to be causing movement

Fail 18 Sep 2010 87,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack felt at both front wheels,suspect tie rod ends to be causing movement

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,154 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 PYT 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 70.4%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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