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VE53 YCT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,443 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside door check strap insicure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet stay missing

centre stop lamp not working

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,903 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,488 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,488 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,384 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 258,471 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,077 miles

Drivers side mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,765 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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VE53 YCT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE53 YCT, 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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VE53 YCT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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