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YF53 VHW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,864 mi
Last recorded209,864 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 209,864 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 209,864 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 200,801 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 191,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 183,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 177,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 169,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 160,917 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 160,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,204 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 147,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 128,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 128,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,371 miles

rear reversing sensors mounted in rear reflectors

Pass 7 Apr 2012 104,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 95,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,865 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 79,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,230 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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YF53 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VHW, 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 YF53 VHW registered?

YF53 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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