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GU53 YUJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 81,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not adversely affecting the light output

One of the tank brackets is broken

Rear Reverse light not working

Suspension components are rusty

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,130 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,789 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

osf shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,456 miles

Front front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,456 miles

Front front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,248 miles

Front front brake discs pitted and brake pads wearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,137 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint slight play

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint has play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slight pitting

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limits and wearing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre at 2.5mm and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,739 miles

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

front tyres slight wear inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,418 miles

front brake discs and pads show wear

rear number plate shows deteriation

Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,418 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads show wear

rear number plate shows deteriation

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,023 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear number plate shows start of deteriation

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,023 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear number plate shows start of deteriation

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,481 miles

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

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

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

condition of brake linnings could not be seen

tread on both rear tyres show start of deteriation

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

condition of brake linnings could not be seen

tread on both rear tyres show start of deteriation

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 15,354 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

sills damaged

wipers in poor condition

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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GU53 YUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GU53 YUJ, 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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GU53 YUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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