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YE53 RCU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,362 mi
Last recorded157,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 157,362 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 157,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 149,445 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 149,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 130,053 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 130,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,623 miles

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

fuild around power steering resevior

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2010 114,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuild around power steering resevior

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,936 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play to front steering arms

Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,936 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play to front steering arms

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,822 miles

slight play both front steering rack arms

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 RCU 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 61.5%.

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 RCU, 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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What year was YE53 RCU registered?

YE53 RCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is YE53 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 RCU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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