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YC53 DVT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,460 mi
Last recorded211,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 DVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 211,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2019 211,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 May 2018 200,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 197,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 197,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 189,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 176,315 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Electric cooling fan seized and motor overheating/smoking fire risk

Pass 7 Jan 2013 168,382 miles

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

Front brake discs rusted

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 168,382 miles

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

Front brake discs rusted

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 158,183 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 12 Dec 2011 158,183 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs lipped

oil level low 1.25 liters added for test

Pass 10 Dec 2010 146,607 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 146,607 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 123,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 113,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 113,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,064 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 89,409 miles

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

slight play in power steering rack.

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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YC53 DVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC53 DVT, 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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YC53 DVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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