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FN53PZP
2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration FN53PZP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
18
Passes
14
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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173 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,696 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR , NSF , OSF (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,517 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,022 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024 4 Jun 202630 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,562 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,683 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- steering wheel cover becoming insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,925 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,448 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
- Nearside Rear handbrake arm has restricted movement
- Nearside Rear brake disc uneven wear
- Rear number plate poor
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake arm has restricted movement
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Rear number plate poor
- Nearside Rear brake disc uneven wear
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,932 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower corner of screen has a crack
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower off side bottom corner cracked
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower off side bottom corner cracked
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,072 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,554 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,853 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,315 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,894 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 4 Jun 20261 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,150 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,577 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,394 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,054 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007 4 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
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FN53PZP was registered on 2003-09-29
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