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YD53 ZTB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

214,085 mi
Last recorded214,085 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 214,085 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mount slight lift

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 207,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 207,263 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 195,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 183,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 175,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 168,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 166,794 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 166,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 161,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 161,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,864 miles

play in o/s track rod end.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 151,864 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak +offside front (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake cables deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 146,079 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 146,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 140,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 140,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 133,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 105,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,851 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 82,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,738 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 71,738 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

needs new front washer nozzles

Fail 23 Aug 2006 70,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f door dificult to open from inside.

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 ZTB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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