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FE53 WXM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,064 mi
Last recorded197,064 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 197,064 miles

Nearside door mirror glass secured with tape

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 197,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass secured with tape

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 185,604 miles

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

both rear brake back plates are deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 185,602 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

both rear brake back plates are deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 174,886 miles

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

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

Front fuel tank strap excessively corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear lower engine mount deteriorated

both sides rear disc back plate corroded

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 13 Nov 2015 174,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear lower engine mount deteriorated

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

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

Front fuel tank strap excessively corroded

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

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

both sides rear disc back plate corroded

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2014
Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,621 miles

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

coolant leak radiator

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

fuel tank support strap corroded and snapped (fuel tank still secure)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside sliding door hindges corroded and snapped

Fail 20 Nov 2013 145,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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)

coolant leak radiator

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

fuel tank support strap corroded and snapped (fuel tank still secure)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside sliding door hindges corroded and snapped

Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,336 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank strap broken but secure

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

nearside front washer jet blocked

nearside side door bottom runner damaged but opens and closes ok

number 4 injector chuffing, unable to see fuel leak due to engine cover

offside front bumper trim loose

ofrfside front inner door handle damaged but working

spare tyre has a cut to cord

Fail 18 Nov 2011 119,203 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag warning light on

battery insurcure (passenger floor)

dip stick broken

nearside reverse light lense broken

nearside washer not working

service warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,203 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

battery insurcure (passenger floor)

dip stick broken

nearside reverse light lense broken

nearside washer not working

service warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,734 miles

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

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 107,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,851 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 100,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

25% imballance rear service brake

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 95,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 69,255 miles

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

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 WXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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