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BN53 YJV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 187,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to f/n/s indicator lense

r/o/s brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 187,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to f/n/s indicator lense

r/o/s brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 182,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blow at exhaust down pipe

slight damage on offside rear axle

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Fail 28 Oct 2013 182,076 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blow at exhaust down pipe

slight damage on offside rear axle

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 5 Dec 2012 174,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicator lenses damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2012 174,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicator lenses damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 168,860 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 168,843 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 160,892 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 160,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 148,063 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 148,063 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 135,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 106,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

tyres on front axle have mixed load and speed ratings

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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BN53 YJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN53 YJV, 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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BN53 YJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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