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FE53 WSF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 149,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Side door runner deteriorated. secure shut but poor fitting.

body damage

door handles damaged.

passenger door exterior handle action loose.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 149,548 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Side door runner deteriorated. secure shut but poor fitting.

body damage

door handles damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,651 miles

Driver's door handle damaged.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear.

Passenger door handle action stiff.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 138,649 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door handle damaged.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear.

Passenger door handle action stiff.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 127,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle damaged but functions ok.

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front wheel noise?

Oil leak

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2012 127,275 miles

Drivers door handle damaged but functions ok.

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front wheel noise?

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 116,550 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 12 Apr 2011 116,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,838 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all disc worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,094 miles

Nearside mirror cracked.

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

Offside front door handle casing cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,094 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked.

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

Offside front door handle casing cracked.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,844 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 83,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,994 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 73,892 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 WSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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