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YG53 AEY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

210,186 mi
Last recorded210,186 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 AEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 210,186 miles

speedo inop

Pass 16 Apr 2021 210,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 210,186 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in both sides front steering arms

Pass 26 Mar 2019 212,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 207,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 198,234 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 198,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 196,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 178,901 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 178,901 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 169,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 159,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 144,476 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 129,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 129,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 118,904 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 118,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 104,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,945 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 86,945 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,235 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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YG53 AEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG53 AEY, 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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YG53 AEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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