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YR53 FOA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 146,905 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,314 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE B

NSR,OSF,NSF TYRES LOW

Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,447 miles

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Fail 23 Apr 2012 123,447 miles

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

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Pass 19 May 2011 115,059 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 106,303 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,209 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 83,593 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,178 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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YR53 FOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR53 FOA, 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 YR53 FOA registered?

YR53 FOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 FOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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