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YF53 YWV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

203,884 mi
Last recorded203,884 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 203,884 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 203,872 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lights not work (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill has hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded has hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 198,997 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 187,223 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 172,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

odd seated fitted drivers

Offside front seat belt anchorage point incorrect

Fail 1 Dec 2022 171,018 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

odd seated fitted drivers

Offside front seat belt anchorage point incorrect

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,462 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,298 miles

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

been informed by the vehicle presenter that the Nearside Front shock absorber has been sprayed with wd40 to prevent any corrosion.

Fail 1 May 2019 131,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 131,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear's and various other rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 22 May 2017 130,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 130,600 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 128,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 128,538 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings RACK END (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings RACK END (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 120,614 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 120,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 114,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 106,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,542 miles

nearside wishbone rear bush unbonded

Fail 10 May 2011 93,542 miles

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

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

nearside wishbone rear bush unbonded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,732 miles

Oil leak

fluid leak bottom of gearbox

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,729 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

fluid leak bottom of gearbox

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 71,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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