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ML03 YLJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

196,555 mi
Last recorded196,555 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 YLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 196,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 196,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 194,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 194,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 191,875 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 191,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 189,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2022 186,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 186,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 183,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 183,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 179,450 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2020 179,450 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 176,435 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 176,435 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 173,771 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 11 May 2017 170,205 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

power steering pump damp with oil

Fail 10 May 2017 170,204 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 5 May 2016 166,965 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated - offside rear has a cut inner side wall but does not show cords

offside mirror glass damaged

slight dampness on power steering pump

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 May 2016 166,965 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated - offside rear has a cut inner side wall but does not show cords

offside mirror glass damaged

slight dampness on power steering pump

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 162,893 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror damaged

offside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated on side walls

Fail 7 May 2015 162,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror damaged

offside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2014 159,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 155,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords shown

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 155,468 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords shown

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 151,869 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 9 May 2012 151,869 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 May 2011 145,605 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside primary mirror damaged but second mirror also fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 145,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside primary mirror damaged but second mirror also fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 141,461 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low 2,000-3,000 miles remaining

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar d-bush

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2009 138,146 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 1 May 2009 138,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 8 May 2008 135,170 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2008 135,170 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 121,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 92,618 miles

both front indicator lenses missing

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 10 May 2006 92,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front indicator lens missing

Drivers seat belt slow to recoil.

Front number plate cracked.

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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ML03 YLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML03 YLJ, 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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ML03 YLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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