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FE53 WZX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,352 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 140,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 136,895 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,372 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking Points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 217,394 miles

chip in screen

flat spot on both front tyres

slight play in o/s inner rack

Fail 29 Jul 2014 217,394 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in screen

flat spot on both front tyres

slight play in o/s inner rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 196,308 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2013 196,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 16 Aug 2012 181,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 158,296 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroded

n/s anti roll bar drop link boot split

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f cv boot weaping grease

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

n/s/r tyre clsoe to legel limit and perished

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre is close to legel limit and perished

rear brake pads getting very low

some play in inner steering rack joints

some play in steering column but can not assatain how much play due to steering wheel being insercurly fixed

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2011 158,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stonechips in windscreen

front brake disc's worn and corroded

n/s anti roll bar drop link boot split

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f cv boot weaping grease

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

n/s/r tyre clsoe to legel limit and perished

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre is close to legel limit and perished

rear brake pads getting very low

some play in inner steering rack joints

some play in steering column but can not assatain how much play due to steering wheel being insercurly fixed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 146,971 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s steering rack has slight play

rear fog light outer lens broken

reverse light lens broken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 146,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s steering rack has slight play

rear fog light outer lens broken

reverse light lens broken

Fail 27 May 2009 122,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 122,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,093 miles

grille security

Fail 6 Mar 2008 88,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

grille security

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,736 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

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 WZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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