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FE53 WVU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

206,672 mi
Last recorded206,672 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 206,672 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 190,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 182,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 175,350 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 173,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 170,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 168,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 168,643 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 165,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 165,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 161,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight movement both inner front arms

Pass 14 May 2015 154,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 154,594 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 147,404 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 28 May 2013 140,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 140,449 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 131,797 miles

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

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

n/s/f quater light window smashed

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 4 May 2012 131,766 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 122,385 miles

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

drivers seat cushion holed

o/s/f mirror cracked

rear discs worn and pitted on edge

Fail 9 May 2011 122,381 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

drivers seat cushion holed

o/s/f mirror cracked

rear discs worn and pitted on edge

Pass 11 May 2010 112,830 miles

o/s mirror cracked

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Fail 11 May 2010 112,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s mirror cracked

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 5 May 2009 101,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 101,819 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)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,423 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,369 miles

All discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

No spare wheel fitted

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 WVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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