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YR53 TGY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,762 mi
Last recorded187,762 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 TGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 187,762 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 168,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 168,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,998 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 141,996 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 126,470 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR REG\PLATE POOR

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 151,058 miles

various lights on dashboard

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WINTER WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

air bag light is on

front section of handbrake cable corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe has a slight piece of corrosion

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Jan 2013 151,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

WINTER WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

air bag light is on

front section of handbrake cable corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe has a slight piece of corrosion

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

various lights on dashboard

Pass 5 Jan 2012 134,436 miles

Air bag light on

Engine check/glow plug light on

Front brake pads & discs worn

Immobilizer light on

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,393 miles

air intake is loose

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

oil leaks

possible leak of diesel under bonnet(smell)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air intake is loose

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

oil leaks

possible leak of diesel under bonnet(smell)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake feels stiff,cables look worn and corroded and n/s/r caliper handbrake lever sticking

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured and lense cracked

play in steering arms on steering rack o/s/f only slight,n/s close to border line

play in steering through wheel poss column

Fail 8 Jan 2009 105,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 105,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,055 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 TGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YR53 TGY, 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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YR53 TGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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