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OV03 YBY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 156,513 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 156,513 miles

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

All brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 140,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 122,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 106,214 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 98,807 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 89,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 79,337 miles

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

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

damage to exterior of vehicle

offside rear foglamp cover broken

Pass 22 May 2008 68,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 68,892 miles

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

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

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

offside rear bumper split

rear fog lamp cover broken

Pass 18 May 2007 56,628 miles

Lens of offside rear lower light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wheel arch guard damaged and insecure

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2007 56,628 miles

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

Lens of offside rear lower light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front mud flap insecure

Nearside front wheel arch guard damaged and insecure

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2006 42,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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OV03 YBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV03 YBY, 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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OV03 YBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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