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YG53 CNC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,074 mi
Last recorded152,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 152,074 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine oil leak

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Nearside & offside sills damaged

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 152,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smear & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine oil leak

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Nearside & offside sills damaged

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,091 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front tyre tyre damaged between treads

play on both steering rack arms

Fail 5 Dec 2022 145,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

o/s front tyre tyre damaged between treads

play on both steering rack arms

Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,057 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 142,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,383 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Front Steering rack end worn

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,991 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip & main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 56,770 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,758 miles

n/s/r pads wearing thin/o/s/track rod end slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,616 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

engine management

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,800 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,925 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge and has nail in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,865 miles

high level brake light not working , may not be wired up

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,962 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 CNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CNC, 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 CNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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