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YG53 WBW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,135 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 167,135 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 164,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 161,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 158,919 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 158,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear caliper sticking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 138,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 131,809 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 126,107 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

slight play both anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 113,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,378 miles

beam pattern is only just acceptable on o/s headlamp

front trim between headlights bit loose

n/s track rod end was so worn was unable to assess steering rack play on checking with new track rod end fitted noticed some play in both rack arms

Fail 13 Sep 2007 101,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

some knocking in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,664 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 76,664 miles

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

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

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

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 WBW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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