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YC53 FDV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 152,156 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 152,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 137,017 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 137,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,681 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 116,650 miles

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

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

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

h/brake cable outer frayed

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,650 miles

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

h/brake cable outer frayed

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2011 93,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake fluid level on min (attention required)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall (attention required)

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on edges

rear brake discs deteriorated

vehicle laden

Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake fluid level on min (attention required)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall (attention required)

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on edges

rear brake discs deteriorated

vehicle laden

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,196 miles

air bag and service light on

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight bind,offside front wheel

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag and service light on

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight bind,offside front wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

screen scratched

slight play in steering,.offside

Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag light on

screen scratched

slight play in steering,.offside

Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

rear suspension slightly weak

vehicle presented almost laden

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,886 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

rear suspension slightly weak

vehicle presented almost laden

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,833 miles

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

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 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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