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FE53 WVN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,254 mi
Last recorded185,254 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 185,254 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 185,214 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 174,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 171,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 163,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 163,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 158,918 miles

front coil springs corroded

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 27 Jun 2014 158,618 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 152,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 152,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 146,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 146,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,297 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2011 136,297 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,598 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,486 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 102,126 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,065 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 WVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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