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FV53 GZH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,398 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,368 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,368 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking joints (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leaks

Offside Front Lower front strengthen bar bent

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip missing

front brake discs rusted inner face

rear brake effort low

rust in front chassis out riggers

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

tow bar and wiring removed

Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,368 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure part of strap missing rusted (7.2.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended socket missing (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leaks

Offside Front Lower front strengthen bar bent

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip missing

front brake discs rusted inner face

rear brake effort low

rust in front chassis out riggers

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 116,288 miles

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 13 May 2014 116,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,447 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 41,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,098 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 GZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZH, 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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What year was FV53 GZH registered?

FV53 GZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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