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FN53 VEM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F and N/S/F ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar frame (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

no coolant

Fail 10 Nov 2025 138,153 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F and N/S/F ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar frame (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

no coolant

Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,264 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch defective

no coolant

Fail 7 Nov 2024 137,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch defective

no coolant

Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,868 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 136,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 135,589 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 134,771 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 129,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,754 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,459 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 98,273 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,426 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,251 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,251 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,650 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)

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 VEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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