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FV53 GZL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,380 mi
Last recorded198,380 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 198,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear brake disc back plates

Fluctuations in front brakes

Front inner c/v boot at o/s weeping grease

Some smoke is visible from exhaust on idle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 195,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 195,018 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 192,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 192,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 187,446 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 179,729 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met it ould appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Dec 2016 171,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deteriorated ()

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

smell of fuel around the engine compartment , no fault found

Fail 29 Nov 2016 171,474 miles

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deteriorated ()

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

smell of fuel around the engine compartment , no fault found

Pass 27 Nov 2015 163,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 163,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 155,983 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 148,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 142,212 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,884 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 116,871 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 92,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,778 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,897 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV53 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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