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YF53 YTT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,805 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front outriggers corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 108,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 106,063 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,035 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear fuel tank strap condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,234 miles

Nearside Rear pads low

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,982 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

o/s/f +n/s/r tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

o/s/f +n/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,564 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,984 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,487 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,463 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2011 59,826 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/sa/r tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

throttle has slipper pad missing

Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

throttle has slipper pad missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,899 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

damage to sills

tyre sidewall damage all round

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 YTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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