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YG03 YGE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

273,211 mi
Last recorded273,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 YGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 273,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2023 273,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 272,861 miles

slight imbalance on the front brakes

slight play in o/s front wheel (possibly wheel bearing), ok at time of test

washers poor, just ok at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2021 270,695 miles

handbrake cable slightly corroded

no reverse lights

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2020 268,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 268,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 265,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slight free play in the linkage rod (1.1.17 (a))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

high level stop light in op

no reverse lights

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 251,170 miles

chip in zone b on screen

fog lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake load compensator adjuster rod is home made but fully functional

rear brakes just ok

slight interaction on n/s rear light unit

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

stop and 2 engine lamps illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2016 228,489 miles

o/s front cv boot has a small pin hole

rear load compensator adjustment bar is slightly worn

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Fail 8 Apr 2015 206,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake handbrake cable sticking slightly, ok at time of test

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 206,961 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake handbrake cable sticking slightly, ok at time of test

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 192,334 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear fog light lense cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 brake discs corroded

both front ARB link dust covers deteriated, ok at time of test

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre close to limit

n/s front side light dim

n/s washer jet poor, just ok at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 192,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 192,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 192,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 166,103 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Jun 2009 148,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 128,412 miles

o/s rear fog light lense cracked but has been repaired to mot standard, ok at time of test

slight play in the o/s steering rack, ok at time of test

Fail 27 May 2008 128,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

o/s rear fog light lense cracked but has been repaired to mot standard, ok at time of test

slight play in the o/s steering rack, ok at time of test

Pass 24 May 2007 105,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 105,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,010 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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YG03 YGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG03 YGE, 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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YG03 YGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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