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GY03 VYU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,504 mi
Last recorded172,504 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 172,504 miles

crack in front number plate

Fail 29 May 2018 172,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

crack in front number plate

Pass 3 May 2017 165,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

inner steering rack play on both sides

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2016 148,976 miles

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

slight play in inner rack ball joints. Both sides

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2013 94,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipped/main beam return spring not working as intended

Fail 3 Mar 2012 85,984 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipped/main beam return spring not working as intended

Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack

rear disc's slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,600 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outer edge and lightly perished

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,600 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outer edge and lightly perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,509 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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GY03 VYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY03 VYU, 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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GY03 VYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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