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YC53 FDF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,682 mi
Last recorded233,682 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 233,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 233,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from load valve to rear flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 230,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 221,166 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear high level light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2014 221,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear high level light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 196,847 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 196,847 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 157,363 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 132,055 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 101,818 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,062 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in both rack ends

steering rack pinion damp no visible leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,036 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,306 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,979 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel

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 FDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FDF, 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 FDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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