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FE53 YKD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

228,546 mi
Last recorded228,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 228,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of van (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 228,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn

Fail 19 Jun 2017 228,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 228,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 228,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 224,653 miles

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

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 15 Jan 2015 224,653 miles

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

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

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 16 Jan 2014 203,067 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

spare wheel requires securing properly

Fail 15 Jan 2014 203,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

spare wheel requires securing properly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 185,360 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 185,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 163,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 143,649 miles

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

has slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 21 Oct 2009 121,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 121,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,929 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 97,929 miles

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)

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2007 81,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight wear to near side and off side steering rack steering arm ball sockets

Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,345 miles

slight wear to near side and off side steering rack steering arm ball sockets

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,967 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 YKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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