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YB53 ODV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,740 mi
Last recorded175,740 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 175,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 175,737 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower floor jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged Perished / cracking / low pressure / low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower floor jacking point corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 174,150 miles

Nearside Front (floor(jacking point )corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front (floor(jacking point )corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 174,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front (floor(jacking point )corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front (floor(jacking point )corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 172,427 miles

Nearside Front floor (jacking point) corroded

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

Offside Front floor(jacking point) corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 170,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 168,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 163,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front chassis/jacking point corroded

Offside Front chassis/jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 151,574 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 130,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,702 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,726 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,092 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack ends

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 ODV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

YB53 ODV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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