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VU53 YMM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,738 mi
Last recorded133,738 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 133,738 miles

both front tyre treads low and wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,515 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,777 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,280 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,615 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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VU53 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU53 YMM, 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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VU53 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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