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FE53 WOD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,971 mi
Last recorded175,971 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 175,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear coil spring coil bound

Offside Front Lower seat squab damaged

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 175,971 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear coil spring coil bound

Offside Front Lower seat squab damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 162,316 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 162,220 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 154,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 154,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,130 miles

outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2016 146,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 142,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,002 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 132,002 miles

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 127,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 127,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,153 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 112,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 105,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 105,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 100,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,602 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 94,537 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,046 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 88,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WOD 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 53.8%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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