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YD03 SXV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

241,866 mi
Last recorded241,866 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 SXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 241,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 212,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 212,859 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 203,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 203,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 195,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 195,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 191,025 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak on Engine

Red Engine Light On

Fail 18 Nov 2015 191,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak on Engine

Red Engine Light On

Fail 2 Nov 2015 191,005 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak on Engine

Red Engine Light On

Pass 10 Oct 2014 184,799 miles

slight play @ n/s/r + o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2014 184,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play @ n/s/r + o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2013 181,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 177,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 166,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 156,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 140,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 140,967 miles

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 22 Feb 2007 112,674 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 112,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,899 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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YD03 SXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD03 SXV, 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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YD03 SXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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