MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brake back plates are deteriorated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs and brake pads worn
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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