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YE53 MDJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,220 miles

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

Offside rear light damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various warning lamps on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2012 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside rear light damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various warning lamps on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2011 104,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side tyre viod of tread on outer edge

off side rear light lens brocken ok on day of test

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in rackends

slight play in rear hubs and near side rear slightly noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,636 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side tyre viod of tread on outer edge

off side rear light lens brocken ok on day of test

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in rackends

slight play in rear hubs and near side rear slightly noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front + rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front + rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,753 miles

1 of 2 NSF washers not working

Cuts NSR tyre

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

1 of 2 NSF washers not working

Cuts NSR tyre

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 5 Jan 2008 78,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 78,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,806 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 MDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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