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FV53 DXF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower damage to seal

Offside Front Upper corrosion on wheel arch inner

Offside Front corrosion on jacking point

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 139,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower damage to seal

Offside Front Upper corrosion on wheel arch inner

Offside Front corrosion on jacking point

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 115,634 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

injector seal leaking top of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,545 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,683 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (3.7.B.3)

play in both sides front inner steering arm joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,074 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,074 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,081 miles

Nearside steering rack joint slightl play ??

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides steering rack arm have slight play in them

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,346 miles

Front brake pads could be getting low??

Nearside front tyre near legal limit??

Slight play starting in nearside steering rack joint??

Fail 2 Oct 2007 27,128 miles

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

Front brake pads could be getting low??

Nearside front tyre near legal limit??

Slight play starting in nearside steering rack joint??

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,668 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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FV53 DXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 DXF, 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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FV53 DXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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