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LT53 FPJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,054 mi
Last recorded182,054 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 FPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 182,054 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 157,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 139,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,365 miles

nearside front shock damp.offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 114,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 114,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,765 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,464 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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LT53 FPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LT53 FPJ, 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 LT53 FPJ registered?

LT53 FPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LT53 FPJ safe to buy?

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