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YD53 DWZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 DWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,676 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,590 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,250 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,319 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,619 miles

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

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,666 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 90,663 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 80,150 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 170,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 170,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 157,328 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 157,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 124,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 124,980 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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YD53 DWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD53 DWZ, 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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YD53 DWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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