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YP53 BVW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,898 mi
Last recorded203,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 203,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 198,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 195,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both coil springs not seating fully in mounts

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer both sides floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 183,350 miles

Central Rear third brake light not working customer said never worked

Fail 13 Jan 2018 183,341 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper siezed (3.1.3c)

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

Central Rear third brake light not working customer said never worked

Pass 23 Feb 2017 177,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 177,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 166,856 miles

slight play in steering rack inner rods

Fail 23 Feb 2016 166,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack inner rods

Pass 28 Feb 2015 156,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 142,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 129,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 129,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 114,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 114,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,226 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded, not as yet, excessively.

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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YP53 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP53 BVW, 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 YP53 BVW registered?

YP53 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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