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YB53 GGU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front steering arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2018 70,188 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,952 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,553 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,625 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,761 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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YB53 GGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB53 GGU, 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 YB53 GGU registered?

YB53 GGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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