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YF53 YTH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

250,307 mi
Last recorded250,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 250,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 246,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 242,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 242,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 235,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 229,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 222,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 218,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 212,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 212,861 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 211,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 204,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 197,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 191,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 177,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 158,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 139,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 116,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 100,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 100,396 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 85,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,708 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 YTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

YF53 YTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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