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YP53 OFL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,683 mi
Last recorded184,683 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 184,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 184,633 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 182,621 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 179,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 179,990 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 177,229 miles

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

Pre - heat warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2019 177,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear compensator (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pre - heat warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,683 miles

Ind/main beam switch sticks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers leaving lines

Fail 22 Nov 2018 174,683 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Only works if you touch it gently but will not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested Due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material loose on backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Ind/main beam switch sticks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers leaving lines

Pass 31 Oct 2017 172,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 167,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 167,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 157,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 143,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,959 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 124,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,465 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,204 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,309 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,309 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 56,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,463 miles

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

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 OFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YP53 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

YP53 OFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 OFL shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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