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CX03 YAA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,588 mi
Last recorded177,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 177,588 miles

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

Fuel rail is very damp

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 177,586 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel rail is very damp

Coolant leak

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,140 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 159,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 136,022 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 136,022 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,170 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 116,114 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 108,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 91,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 90,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 61,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,452 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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CX03 YAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CX03 YAA, 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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CX03 YAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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