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LY53 MDX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 139,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 132,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,707 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 123,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,515 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

N/S inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,515 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

N/S inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,759 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,613 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,976 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,155 miles

Windscreen slightly cracked outside area

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,484 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,878 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/r hub cap missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,727 miles

all discs corroding

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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LY53 MDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY53 MDX, 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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What year was LY53 MDX registered?

LY53 MDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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