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GY53 VCA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,972 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,972 miles

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

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre wearing low in tread

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear road wheel damaged

play in offside front top suspension mount ON LIMIT

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2022 88,972 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlight lens poor

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Lower lower light lens damaged

Offside Rear Lower light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,977 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,972 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,764 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,032 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 81,032 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,356 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Brake fluid very close to min limit

Front brake pads worn to limit if not below!!

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,604 miles

(slight) play from both 'inner' steering rack joints

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,147 miles

(slight) play from both front 'inner' steering rack joints

Both front tyres worn on edges!

Brake fluid level getting low

Near side rear tyre perished & cracking

Off side front track-rod end ball joint worn -close to excess-

Off side rear tyre worn close to limit & perished & cracking too

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,143 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

(slight) play from both front 'inner' steering rack joints

Both front tyres worn on edges!

Brake fluid level getting low

Near side rear tyre perished & cracking

Off side front track-rod end ball joint worn -close to excess-

Off side rear tyre worn close to limit & perished & cracking too

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,258 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,535 miles

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

front number plate is discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,876 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

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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GY53 VCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY53 VCA, 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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GY53 VCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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