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FP53 UMJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

182,144 mi
Last recorded182,144 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel case corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2019 181,925 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (leaking) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both ends (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel case corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2018 176,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 168,713 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 168,713 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 150,281 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 150,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 132,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,525 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,285 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 105,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 99,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,064 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,412 miles

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

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

rear of van boarded out

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,412 miles

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

rear of van boarded out

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 73,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,631 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 60,631 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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FP53 UMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FP53 UMJ, 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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FP53 UMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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