MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Front disc slightly lipped
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front outer sill panel slightly damaged
Offside Front track rod end slight play
slight oil leak
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
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))
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))
oil leak
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
freeplay in steering rack
o/s/r tyre wall (inner) damaged
screen damaged
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
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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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