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RF53 NVN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,991 mi
Last recorded171,991 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 NVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 171,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 171,991 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 168,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front ball joint covers have been glued

Fail 29 Sep 2021 168,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front ball joint covers have been glued

Pass 2 Sep 2020 166,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 166,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 164,084 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 164,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 159,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 159,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 147,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,174 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 128,008 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,491 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 96,162 miles

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

O/S/R tyre outer wall cut

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,162 miles

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

O/S/R tyre outer wall cut

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,945 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,629 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 37,629 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RF53 NVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF53 NVN, 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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RF53 NVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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