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VU53 YNZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,458 miles

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 Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,194 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,790 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded.

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

Rear towbar corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,166 miles

Some advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f chassis out riggers. Corrosion out side of MOT prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion in general exhaust system

oil leak

slight surface corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,289 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,452 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,124 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,791 miles

advise both rear brake discs

advise slight play in steering

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,823 miles

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

advise slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,035 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 19,968 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,575 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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