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YR53 THG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,806 mi
Last recorded210,806 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 THG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 210,806 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 210,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack joint worn inner ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 198,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 198,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement missing (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod arm play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 196,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 196,550 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,001 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 196,001 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2016 195,936 miles

Nearside Front tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Front tir rod ball joint slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2015 191,970 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 190,168 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 190,168 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 188,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 185,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 182,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 161,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,549 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 136,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,012 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 THG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 THG, 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 THG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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