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LD03 YFL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

153,499 mi
Last recorded153,499 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 153,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres slightly worn

both front outer jacking points corroded ,not within 30cm of any mounting

both front upper strut top mounts deteriorated

brake compensator bracket corroded but valve still secure

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2026 153,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres slightly worn

both front outer jacking points corroded ,not within 30cm of any mounting

both front upper strut top mounts deteriorated

brake compensator bracket corroded but valve still secure

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2025 153,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

both front outer jacking points corroded, non structural

both front upper strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake compensator valve bracket deteriorated but still secure

Fail 2 Jun 2025 153,498 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

both front outer jacking points corroded, non structural

both front upper strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake compensator valve bracket deteriorated but still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2024 153,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front lower outer jacking points corroded/holed (non-structuiral)

offside front upper strut top mounting deteriorated

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 153,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front lower outer jacking points corroded/holed (non-structuiral)

offside front upper strut top mounting deteriorated

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 150,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 144,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,685 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake comp rod in poor condtion (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 138,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,990 miles

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

Door open warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2019 131,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S & O/S front chassis jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Door open warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,447 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion

tank straps showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,398 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

o/s/f lower arm corroded

o/s/f sill damaged

outer sills corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2016 106,504 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 106,504 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 103,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,262 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 91,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,200 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 80,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,970 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 59,306 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,204 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 YFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LD03 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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