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YS03 HWL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

153,537 mi
Last recorded153,537 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 HWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,537 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2021 153,537 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVANCING CORROSION ON FRONT N/S AND O/S JACKING POINTS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,537 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT OUTER, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT SUB FRAME N/S MOUNTING BUSH MARKED YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 146,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 146,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn O/S REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 136,972 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 136,968 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

N/S REAR BRAKE SLOW IN OPERATION

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S FRONT (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,957 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S FRONT N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S FRONT (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 124,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 124,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,056 miles

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

wiper switch not switching off correctley needs attention

Fail 27 Jun 2015 114,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wiper switch not switching off correctley needs attention

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,574 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,531 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

roof load not properly secure

slight play in track rods

underside brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 86,531 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

roof load not properly secure

slight play in track rods

underside brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 76,934 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 76,933 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes at rear on valve and to hoses slightly corroded

hand brake cable detioriated

Pass 26 May 2010 67,297 miles

brake discs detioriated

Pass 29 May 2009 57,854 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 57,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,375 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 25,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 25,125 miles

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

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

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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YS03 HWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YS03 HWL, 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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YS03 HWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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