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VU53 YPM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,090 mi
Last recorded56,090 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred

Fail 25 Sep 2019 44,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred

wiper blades starting to smear and tear

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,450 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

oil haze on engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,942 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,692 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,237 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,990 miles

front brake discs lipped

nsr brake has been binding and worn quicker than os

osf suspension strut top mount stiff

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,485 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,187 miles

osf indicator lamp damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,466 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,466 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs worn

front pads getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2009 20,985 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 18,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,642 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 YPM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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