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FE53 WWC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 86,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,300 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 66,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,965 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 57,740 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,039 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,290 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 47,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,626 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,626 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,024 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,024 miles

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

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 WWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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