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LT53 FPN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,647 mi
Last recorded128,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,647 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,864 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,351 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay clip missing

centre seat belt slow to retract

engine cover and undertray fitted

front flexi exhaust deteriating

light switch intermittantly sticks and deteriating

nsf lower fog lamp inop

nsr handbrake cable deteriating

petrol flap hinge deteriating

upper steering coloumn bearing slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay clip missing

centre seat belt slow to retract

engine cover and undertray fitted

front flexi exhaust deteriating

light switch intermittantly sticks and deteriating

nsf lower fog lamp inop

nsr handbrake cable deteriating

petrol flap hinge deteriating

upper steering coloumn bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp, sidelight mounting hole is melted

Nearside Rear perished and slightly out of shape 215/65/16

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 123,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp, sidelight mounting hole is melted

Nearside Rear perished and slightly out of shape 215/65/16

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 120,791 miles

air intake box slightly insecure

brake discs rusty

front brakes slight fluctuation

front centre seatbelt slow to retract

front nearside seatbelt catch sticking

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover boot clip insecure

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front lower sill slightly distorted

offside front washer jet 50% working

offside rear brake light lens slightly discoloured

rear door handle sticking

slight oil leak

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

steering slightly stiff in operation

under bonnet release catch damaged/cable tie attached to lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

small cut in nsf tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2015 118,119 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 115,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Dec 2012 112,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

o/s/r handbrake outer cable corroded

windscreen cracked out side swept area

Fail 22 Dec 2012 112,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

o/s/r handbrake outer cable corroded

windscreen cracked out side swept area

Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 93,708 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 93,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 75,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,643 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,946 miles

Cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 64,877 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 50,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,619 miles

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

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 FPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LT53 FPN, 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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LT53 FPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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