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YL53 FHF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,821 mi
Last recorded161,821 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 FHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 161,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 150,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 138,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 119,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,639 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,639 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,269 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,763 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,574 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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YL53 FHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL53 FHF, 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 YL53 FHF registered?

YL53 FHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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