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FE53 WXC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

227,092 mi
Last recorded227,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 227,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 227,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 227,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 227,091 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable detached (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 219,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 219,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 207,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 206,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED AWAY.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,564 miles

Front disc slightly lipped

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front outer sill panel slightly damaged

Offside Front track rod end slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2021 194,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted spring loose (1.1.17 (b))

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

Front disc slightly lipped

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front outer sill panel slightly damaged

Offside Front track rod end slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 178,506 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 178,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bearing slack and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 168,999 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 165,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 165,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 165,565 miles

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

lip on front brake disc

slight play at both sides front steering arm

slight play at n/s top mount

Fail 7 Jun 2016 165,565 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

lip on front brake disc

slight play at both sides front steering arm

slight play at n/s top mount

Pass 21 Apr 2015 165,207 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs wearing down.

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2015 165,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and disc wearing down

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 163,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 163,933 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 161,157 miles

freeplay in steering rack

o/s/r tyre wall (inner) damaged

screen damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 161,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

freeplay in steering rack

o/s/r tyre wall (inner) damaged

screen damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 155,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrsion on discs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 146,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008
Fail 11 Nov 2008 107 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 1 Nov 2007 101,000 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,920 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 95,920 miles

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

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

Rear 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)

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 WXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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