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FV53 NUB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,796 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts cloudy/misted due to age. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both front Track rod ends corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded but not weakened.

Undertray fitted - Not allowing inspection of covered areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 145,463 miles

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

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

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

washers poor.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 144,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,017 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 141,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 138,332 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working also water in the light cluster (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,707 miles

stone chip damage to o/s/f lower windscreen area

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,700 miles

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

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

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

stone chip damage to o/s/f lower windscreen area

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,325 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 119,240 miles

offside and nearside front wiperbalds slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 116,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,293 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 62,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,155 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

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 NUB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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