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NV53 AFO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,149 mi
Last recorded128,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 AFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,149 miles

Off side front top mounton noisey

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,820 miles

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

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

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

deep cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

slight play coming from both front steering rack arms

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

centre brake light not working

deep cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

slight play coming from both front steering rack arms

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,876 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,160 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,449 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,354 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,840 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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NV53 AFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV53 AFO, 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 NV53 AFO registered?

NV53 AFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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