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WU03 YFX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,421 mi
Last recorded177,421 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 177,421 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s end of steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2013 177,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2012 170,387 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 170,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 158,382 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2011 157,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2010 142,203 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 142,203 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,950 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 100,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,161 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in tyre

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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WU03 YFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU03 YFX, 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 WU03 YFX registered?

WU03 YFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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