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GY52 YZJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

285,487 mi
Last recorded285,487 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 285,487 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 270,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 270,008 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak all 4 (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 250,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 217,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 197,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 177,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 170,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 156,801 miles

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

damage to offside and nearside door sill

nearside offside rear backplate slight corrosion

offside door miirror incorrect size

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2010 156,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to offside and nearside door sill

nearside offside rear backplate slight corrosion

offside door miirror incorrect size

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2009 149,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,182 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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GY52 YZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY52 YZJ, 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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GY52 YZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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