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FE53 WGX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 145,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 131,451 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle damaged but still operating correctly

nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

washer pump sounds poor

Pass 23 Feb 2019 121,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,149 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer wall

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,025 miles

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

front /rear brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f door mirror lens slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,050 miles

front number plate damaged

spare tyre tread worn low

Fail 18 Feb 2016 104,025 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front number plate damaged

play n/s inner steering arm joint

Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light/service light on

oil leaks on engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,025 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light/service light on

oil leaks on engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,025 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire

front and rear brake discs worn

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,025 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f sill damged

o/s/f hub cap missing

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,025 miles

(advise) front brake pads becoming low reccomend replacemnt

(advise) n/s/r outer tyre edge starting to scrub off also nail embeded tread

(advise) o/s/f brake binding slightly reccomend brake service

Fail 27 Jan 2012 104,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

(advise) front brake pads becoming low reccomend replacemnt

(advise) n/s/r outer tyre edge starting to scrub off also nail embeded tread

(advise) o/s/f brake binding slightly reccomend brake service

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 100,350 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 100,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

light wear in steering rack joints

Fail 7 Nov 2008 90,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

light wear in steering rack joints

Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,008 miles

play in steering rack(n/s) on limit

Pass 4 Nov 2006 42,785 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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FE53 WGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE53 WGX, 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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FE53 WGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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