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YF53 ZBL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,774 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 107,503 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,711 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 100,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,072 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,360 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,155 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,593 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,590 miles

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,490 miles

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

washer jets bearly spray(but still clear windscreen)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,826 miles

screen washers part blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 17,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ZBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

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

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