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FE53 YMW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,967 mi
Last recorded171,967 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 171,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 154,211 miles

emissions test passed unable to print at time of test

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight damage to n/s/r tyres outer wall

slight play in both ends of steering rack

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 147,974 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

power steering pipe from pump to rack damp

stonechips to windscreen swept area

Fail 30 Oct 2009 147,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s & n/s front tyres 2.5mm tread

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

power steering pipe from pump to rack damp

stonechips to windscreen swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,620 miles

front brake slightly juddering

low performance on o/s/r sevrice brake

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outer wall

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 137,938 miles

both front steering rack nuckle have play

clutch fluid pipe damp

engine has oil leaks

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2007 137,681 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering rack nuckle have play

clutch fluid pipe damp

engine has oil leaks

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,744 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 25 Sep 2006 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pipe covered in fluid

front number plate starting to disfigure

oil leak around head gasket area

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 YMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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