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LD03 YDA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

186,956 mi
Last recorded186,956 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 186,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 181,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 177,275 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 177,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 167,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp lens damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 167,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp lens damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 156,686 miles

NSF tyre wearing edges

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre wearing edges

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osf tyre wearing edges

Osr tyre wearing edges

Fail 24 Jun 2017 156,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre wearing edges

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre wearing edges

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osf tyre wearing edges

Osr tyre wearing edges

Pass 26 May 2016 149,576 miles

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

Service light on

Sump Gaurd insecure

Wiper split

Fail 23 May 2016 149,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid In/op (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Not supported .chafed on driveshaft (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

Service light on

Sump Gaurd insecure

Wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 141,917 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 138,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 134,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 120,590 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,808 miles

light scratch in front screen outside wiper sweep

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,696 miles

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

rear no plate in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,357 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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LD03 YDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD03 YDA, 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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LD03 YDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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