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YC53 EZX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,092 mi
Last recorded149,092 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 EZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 149,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 149,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,312 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 138,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,416 miles

windscreen cracked offside lower

Fail 19 Feb 2018 121,410 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

windscreen cracked offside lower

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,692 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front discs inner faces deteriorated but nt affecting brake performance (3.5.1i)

foot & hand brake could do with service & adjustment

Fail 25 Feb 2017 112,692 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) n/s front insecure (2.2.D.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front discs inner faces deteriorated but nt affecting brake performance (3.5.1i)

foot & hand brake could do with service & adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,676 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,779 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,183 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,816 miles

very slight play in front link bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,958 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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YC53 EZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC53 EZX, 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 EZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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