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YC52 JVF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 JVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 171,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 171,836 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper not stopping correctly (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not park in position (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,895 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

inner track rod ends have slight play

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

wipers do not self park

Fail 15 Mar 2016 166,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

wipers do not self park

Fail 11 Mar 2016 166,892 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part BOTH FRONT INSECURE (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring broken BOTH SIDES REAR (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 13 Mar 2015 155,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2015 155,675 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 146,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 146,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 142,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage and has a deep cut to inner sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2013 142,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage and has a deep cut to inner sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 138,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 138,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

front and rear discs are worn

oil weep from gearbox

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2011 134,536 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

front and rear discs are worn

oil weep from gearbox

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2010 128,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 128,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROPLINKS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S/F STEERING RACK KNUCKLES

Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 112,629 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2006 93,266 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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YC52 JVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC52 JVF, 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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YC52 JVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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