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YH53 UUY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front most cross member corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Within outer shoulder tread ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play within inner joint ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount splitting slightly within material (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH rear position lamps slightly affected when indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))

Slight surface corrosion to OSF bottom arm and rear axle

Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment BOTH levers on calipers don't return to the released position when handbrake is operated (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front most cross member corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Within outer shoulder tread ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play within inner joint ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount splitting slightly within material (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH rear position lamps slightly affected when indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))

Slight surface corrosion to OSF bottom arm and rear axle

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,194 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp affected when Nearside indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large clip detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH front (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))

NSR brake backing plate insecure however unlikely to become fully detached

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OSR handbrake lever on calliper not fully returning to 'stop'

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying efficiently but still clearing the screen

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly corroded not moving freely but not causing brake bind or effecting brake efficiency (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,879 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 74,857 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front washer jet not providing sufficient washer liquid but doesn't effect the drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,853 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 48,391 miles

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,807 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,826 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 26,826 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,485 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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YH53 UUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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