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FE53 YAY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,774 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 142,621 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure Broken (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,176 miles

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

slight damage on near side rear wheel rim

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,670 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage on near side rear wheel rim

slight oil leak on off side front shocker

Fail 20 Sep 2013 125,668 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage on near side rear wheel rim

slight oil leak on off side front shocker

Pass 27 Sep 2012 121,554 miles

knocking from front end of vehicle

n/s/r sidewall cut

Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

knocking from front end of vehicle

n/s/r sidewall cut

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,206 miles

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

front brke imbalance at maximum allowance of25%

slight play in both steering inner rack jionts

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,696 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,109 miles

slight wear in both inner rack joints

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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