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YF03 XAS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 XAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 153,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off side rear body sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 152,407 miles

both front jacking points corroded

off side body sill corroded

off side rear steel brake pipe corroded

poor effort near side rear

Pass 17 Sep 2024 149,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

both front lower arm ball joints worn

off side front brake been hot

Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,700 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,154 miles

both side lower arm ball joints worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,062 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,284 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front brake stiff

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,867 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 74,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 57,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,132 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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YF03 XAS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF03 XAS, 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 YF03 XAS registered?

YF03 XAS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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