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FE53 WLU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,934 mi
Last recorded136,934 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 136,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,303 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 127,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,157 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,962 miles

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

both front headlamps cloudy

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Dec 2017 120,962 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

both front headlamps cloudy

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,159 miles

both headlamps have weak patterns

Fail 2 Nov 2015 120,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps have weak patterns

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 114,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre brake light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2012 101,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,251 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under belly trim broken insecure

under bonnet catch broken clip

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

under belly trim broken insecure

under bonnet catch broken clip

Pass 6 May 2010 78,319 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate has slight damage

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack inner track arm joints have slight play

n/s/f tyre has a slight split in outer sidewall

n/s/f wiper blade is slightly split

Fail 6 May 2010 78,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate has slight damage

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack inner track arm joints have slight play

n/s/f tyre has a slight split in outer sidewall

n/s/f wiper blade is slightly split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,615 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,696 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 WLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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