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YL03 CSX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

234,790 mi
Last recorded234,790 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 CSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 234,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Required soon (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Required soon (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Both rear flexible brake hoses close to lower arms

Washer jets poor

Fail 8 Sep 2017 234,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Required soon (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Required soon (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Both rear flexible brake hoses close to lower arms

Washer jets poor

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 217,518 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wanted soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged but not exposing the plies

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing wanted soon (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wanted soon (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

dent in bottom of radiator

Fail 16 Sep 2016 217,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wanted soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable rubbing on the rear wheel

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged but not exposing the plies

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing wanted soon (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wanted soon (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

dent in bottom of radiator

Pass 16 Sep 2015 188,887 miles

Front discs and pads required soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin required soon (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge worn and required soon (3.5.1i)

Steering rack inner joints worn and required soon

Fail 16 Sep 2015 188,887 miles

Front discs and pads required soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin required soon (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge worn and required soon (3.5.1i)

Steering rack inner joints worn and required soon

Pass 10 Sep 2014 159,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape,o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 10 Sep 2014 159,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape,o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2013 136,367 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 136,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 131,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 103,350 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,930 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,890 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 73,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 55,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YL03 CSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YL03 CSX, 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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YL03 CSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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