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DF03 HTY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

230,823 mi
Last recorded230,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 230,823 miles

Front nearside & offside jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 230,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s o/s jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 214,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 214,480 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside & offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 201,125 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 201,119 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 183,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 179,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 179,803 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s and o/s low reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 179,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front flexy brake hose insecure

n/s o/s rear back plates corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 173,028 miles

front shocks leaking

Fail 22 May 2018 173,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

front shocks leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 152,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 152,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 141,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 134,025 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre has cords showing on inner wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 109,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,600 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,055 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,049 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel cracked and tyre structure possibly damaged. Advise on new wheel and tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel cracked and tyre structure possibly damaged. Advise on new wheel and tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,696 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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DF03 HTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DF03 HTY, 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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DF03 HTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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