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MF53 JFX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,736 mi
Last recorded169,736 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 JFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 169,736 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 169,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 164,163 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 164,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lamp on reverse lamps iluminated (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 157,617 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 157,617 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete cracked (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,028 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 135,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 135,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 122,974 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,510 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,469 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 65,973 miles

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

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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MF53 JFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF53 JFX, 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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MF53 JFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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