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FE53 YGH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,361 mi
Last recorded193,361 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 193,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath but not holed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 193,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN N/S AND O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

RADIATOR COOLING FAN SIEZED,IN MY OPINION IT COULD CATCH FIRE.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 192,094 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 192,094 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 188,429 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 188,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 181,053 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 181,053 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s/f (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f outer (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f outer (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 176,445 miles

nsf and osf arb link gaitor cracking upper and lower

nsf and osf track rod end gaitor cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2013 166,109 miles

1 jet on osf washer not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf anti rollbar linkage gaitor cracking

nsf track rod end gaitor cracking/slightly deteriated

osf antiroll bar linkage gaitor cracking

osf track rod end cracking/slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 166,109 miles

1 jet on osf washer not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf anti rollbar linkage gaitor cracking

nsf track rod end gaitor cracking/slightly deteriated

osf antiroll bar linkage gaitor cracking

osf track rod end cracking/slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2012 157,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 157,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 142,475 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 134,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 118,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,685 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 62,685 miles

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

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 YGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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