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LY52 XHZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 XHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 145,701 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 121,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 121,076 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,376 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front shocks damp

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front lower ball joint boot split

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front shocks damp

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front lower ball joint boot split

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,751 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front shock absorbers damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside rack end

battery charge light flickers

interaction on rear lights

Fail 8 Oct 2015 115,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged

Front shock absorbers damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside rack end

battery charge light flickers

interaction on rear lights

Pass 7 Oct 2014 112,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,676 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No hand brake warning light

Smell of diesel around vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2013 106,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Eml light on

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No hand brake warning light

Smell of diesel around vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,024 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front no plate damaged

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front no plate damaged

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 24 May 2011 94,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,897 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,033 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,483 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,023 miles

nail in tyre

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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LY52 XHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY52 XHZ, 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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LY52 XHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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