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FY53 CVX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,715 mi
Last recorded169,715 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 169,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front chassis leg badly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 169,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front chassis leg badly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 155,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 142,146 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2015 142,090 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,757 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,720 miles

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

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

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

advise high leval brake light

advise near side front washer

Pass 6 May 2011 87,807 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 79,221 miles

hand brake cable graunchy and outer cable corroded

slight play o/s/f steering

Fail 17 May 2010 79,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable graunchy and outer cable corroded

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 1 May 2009 67,686 miles

rear discs corroding

slight play in steering rack

washers partly blocked

Pass 16 May 2008 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2007 50,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 50,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,563 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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FY53 CVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY53 CVX, 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 FY53 CVX registered?

FY53 CVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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