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PY53 FBA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

237,196 mi
Last recorded237,196 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 FBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 237,196 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 237,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 230,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 227,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 227,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 221,762 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 221,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 216,053 miles

Centre Brake light Inoperative

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 216,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake light Inoperative

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 211,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 203,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 190,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump guard restricting view

Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,733 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 177,733 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 165,259 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 137,845 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod

Fail 29 Aug 2014 137,788 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod

Fail 15 Aug 2013 123,893 miles

1/2 n/s washer jet poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes sticking/binding, o/s worse

hazard switch sticks intermittently

n/s/f side light a bit dim

n/s/r, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (to flexi)

slight play n/s/r, wheel bearing?

slight play o/s steering rack arm

small chip in front screen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,893 miles

1/2 n/s washer jet poor

front brakes sticking/binding, o/s worse

hazard switch sticks intermittently

n/s/f side light a bit dim

n/s/r, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (to flexi)

slight play n/s/r, wheel bearing?

slight play o/s steering rack arm

small chip in front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 120,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,188 miles

1/2 n/s/f washer jet inop

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

n/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to rust

rear brake discs worn/lipped

slight play in both bottom ball joints, o/s worse

small chip in front screen

Fail 23 Aug 2011 116,188 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/2 n/s/f washer jet inop

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

n/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to rust

rear brake discs worn/lipped

slight play in both bottom ball joints, o/s worse

small chip in front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,772 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 111,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,852 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PY53 FBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PY53 FBA, 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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PY53 FBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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