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YF53 UEM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,765 mi
Last recorded140,765 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,765 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,761 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 124,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,700 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 106,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,789 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass slightly delaminated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,777 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass slightly delaminated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,394 miles

Drivers mirror glass slightly delaminated.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,571 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 67,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside front tyre thread inner worn .

nearside rear tyre thread perrished / cracked .

offside door mirror deteriorated .

offside front tyre thread has a cut / scew in it .

oil level low half .

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,883 miles

os/f mirrior slightly cracked

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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YF53 UEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF53 UEM, 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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YF53 UEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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