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FE53 WZG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 134,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 134,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND RAER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,891 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,881 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2020 120,020 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,579 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 116,570 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,950 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,902 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,902 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,168 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,315 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,567 miles

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 WZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 WZG registered?

FE53 WZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 WZG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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