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FH53 YFT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,646 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 155,154 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 155,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,359 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 141,031 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 131,006 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 115,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,988 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 65,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,453 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,310 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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FH53 YFT 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 75%.

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 FH53 YFT, 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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FH53 YFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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