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FE53 YMT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,540 mi
Last recorded203,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 203,540 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 203,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 193,876 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank strap corroded and broken but tank still secure

Pass 21 Oct 2016 182,979 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Door open warning light

Engine management light on

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slightly seized

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 182,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake light not working

Door open warning light

Engine management light on

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slightly seized

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 172,447 miles

rear axle footbrake and hanbrake efforts only just passed test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 161,427 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 161,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 148,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 148,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 134,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 122,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 111,393 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside wipers split

Fail 10 Oct 2009 96,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,059 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 YMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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