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VE53 YDH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,227 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 96,227 miles

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,795 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 77,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,665 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 57,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE53 YDH, 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 VE53 YDH registered?

VE53 YDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 YDH safe to buy?

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