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DY03 ZYA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,927 mi
Last recorded185,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 185,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper strut mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 185,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper strut mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 185,927 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 185,927 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 185,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 184,017 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 184,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 183,124 miles

Both rear brake discs coffodded

Engine light on

High level brake light not working

Oil leak

Osf seat cushion warn

Fail 8 Nov 2016 183,124 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Level low (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To accumulator as marked with white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear as marked ith yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured As marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure Top caliper bolt loose (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs coffodded

Engine light on

High level brake light not working

Oil leak

Osf seat cushion warn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 170,785 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 170,685 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on (5.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty Not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load spencer value/marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 155,284 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear coil springs arnt off a matching coil pattern

Fail 4 Nov 2014 155,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

rear coil springs arnt off a matching coil pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,031 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil misting p/s pump area

Fail 6 Nov 2013 138,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r h brake lever not returning on caliper

oil misting p/s pump area

Pass 7 Nov 2012 121,360 miles

n/s/r brake calliper appears to be damp and brake reading lower than o/s/r

Fail 21 Jun 2011 102,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,960 miles

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

all four brake discs slightly worn and pitted

slight vrack end play nearside front

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,033 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,536 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,536 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 57,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DY03 ZYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY03 ZYA, 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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DY03 ZYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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