MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floors both side (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner floors (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear doors wont open
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rust /lips wear on both front brake discs
slight wear in n/s /f rack link arm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rust /lips wear on both front brake discs
slight wear in n/s /f rack link arm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
horn weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
horn weak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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YL53 FHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YL53 FHJ, 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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YL53 FHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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