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YB53 JVG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 107,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,311 miles

all 4 disc slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,296 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all 4 disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,327 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,700 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,313 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 49,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,391 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,339 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 JVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB53 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

YB53 JVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 JVG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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