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FE53 YAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 142,685 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 142,685 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside front inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play Offside front inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake disc unevenly worn on inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2014 138,854 miles

Both handbrake cables are rusty.

Rear brake discs are very rusty.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 138,854 miles

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

Both handbrake cables are rusty.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs are very rusty.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 122,809 miles

Both rear brake discs are very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs are very rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,934 miles

FRONT PADS LOW AND VERY CLOSE TO 1.5M , CORROSION IN PARK BRAKE CABLES , BOTH STEERING ARM INNER JOINTS WORN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT , BRAKE FLUID LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,934 miles

FRONT PADS LOW AND VERY CLOSE TO 1.5M , CORROSION IN PARK BRAKE CABLES , BOTH STEERING ARM INNER JOINTS WORN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT , BRAKE FLUID LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,248 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 YAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAU, 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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What year was FE53 YAU registered?

FE53 YAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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