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BT53 HMH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,301 mi
Last recorded146,301 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 146,301 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

outriggers corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both outer sills corroded badly

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

handbrake performance only just met

outriggers corroded and holed

Fail 14 Apr 2022 142,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both outer sills corroded badly

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

handbrake performance only just met

outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2021 140,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake performance low

outriggers corroded and holed

Fail 14 Apr 2021 140,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake performance low

outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,309 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres getting low and going out of shape

Fail 30 Nov 2017 122,309 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres getting low and going out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,019 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 17 Dec 2016 111,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,320 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 100,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,823 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,823 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,313 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,910 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 67,408 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 May 2010 59,609 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 50,376 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 50,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BT53 HMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BT53 HMH, 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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BT53 HMH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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