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YG53 AXB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 AXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 143,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,372 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2021 137,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,839 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,065 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 128,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 124,952 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 114,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,250 miles

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,407 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 70,110 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,560 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,285 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 AXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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