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YP53 OFY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,925 mi
Last recorded206,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 OFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 206,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 206,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Front Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 206,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 206,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 201,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 196,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 192,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 176,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel arch liners are loose and fouling the suspention

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 176,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel arch liners are loose and fouling the suspention

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 155,106 miles

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

earth strap from chassis to gearbox broken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 155,106 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

earth strap from chassis to gearbox broken

Pass 12 Nov 2009 139,567 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 123,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 113,149 miles

slight play in offside stg rack

Pass 23 Sep 2006 83,427 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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YP53 OFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

YP53 OFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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