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YF53 YTO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 129,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,762 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,762 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 108,105 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,461 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chips to nearside & offside windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,447 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

chips to nearside & offside windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,942 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,058 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,761 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,619 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 33,619 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,672 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 YTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YF53 YTO, 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 YTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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