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YG53 ENT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

303,823 mi
Last recorded303,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 303,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 298,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 291,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 283,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 275,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 268,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 260,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 252,817 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 243,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 235,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 222,530 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 222,405 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 208,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 208,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 191,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2013 173,792 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 173,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 153,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 153,618 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 106,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,570 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,459 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ENT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ENT, 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 YG53 ENT registered?

YG53 ENT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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