MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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) ()
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) ()
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls
under shields fitted obscuring some components
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)
slight engine oil leak
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)
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)
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)
Slight play in steering rack ends.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
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?
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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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