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YH53 JHJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

303,526 mi
Last recorded303,526 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 JHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 303,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 303,026 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 283,231 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 272,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 269,434 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 269,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 269,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 269,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 263,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 261,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 258,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 246,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 242,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 241,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 233,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 224,136 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 223,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 216,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 206,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 200,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 193,815 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 186,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 178,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 170,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 163,051 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 158,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 141,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 120,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 105,735 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing well

offside and nearside has slight play in steering rack knucle joints

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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YH53 JHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 YH53 JHJ, 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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YH53 JHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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