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YP53 OGV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,781 mi
Last recorded208,781 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 OGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 208,781 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 208,780 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 200,863 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 200,863 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 189,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 178,401 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 169,572 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 169,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 156,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 135,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 135,135 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OGV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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