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NA53 FYF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 FYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,885 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 100,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,262 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,817 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 24,817 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,974 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 3,677 miles

damage repair nearside rear chassis

intermittent fault on wipers

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight steering rack free play

Fail 16 Oct 2010 3,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

damage repair nearside rear chassis

intermittent fault on wipers

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight steering rack free play

Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

free play showing to both steering rack arms

front reg plate faded slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,487 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)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

free play showing to both steering rack arms

front reg plate faded slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 74,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyre treads 3mm at time of test

nearside steering axial arm has slight free play

Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,438 miles

accident damagae nsr floor

slight wear in steering rack

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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NA53 FYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NA53 FYF, 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 NA53 FYF registered?

NA53 FYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is NA53 FYF safe to buy?

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