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YE53 LXT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 142,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,667 miles

possible water leak on radiator

Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes + pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy[not yet rough]

nail in n/s/f tyre close to inner edge [195/65/16c]

possible water leak on radiator

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,682 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes at rear

Fail 23 Sep 2015 117,680 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened over fuel tank (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion in some brake pipes at rear

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,744 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox oil leak fron nearside inner c/v gaiter

glowplug lamp flashing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,744 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox oil leak fron nearside inner c/v gaiter

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both rear tyres outer side walls starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2013 102,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise both rear tyres outer side walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,598 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 88,967 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion front and rear discs

slight play n/s of steering

Fail 11 Sep 2010 81,445 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion front and rear discs

slight play n/s of steering

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its ball joint

Fail 25 Jan 2008 69,088 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,819 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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YE53 LXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE53 LXT, 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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YE53 LXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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