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FE53 WLK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,200 mi
Last recorded146,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 146,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 122,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,478 miles

Hub caps fitted

N/S washer poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,287 miles

Hub caps fitted

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

Wipers poor

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,287 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Hub caps fitted

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

Wipers poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,280 miles

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

Rear discs lipped and corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front discs and rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 72,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,362 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,293 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE53 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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