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DN52 FHX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,458 mi
Last recorded191,458 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 191,458 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S and O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 191,456 miles

All direction indicators not working OS/F N/S/F O/S/R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working N/S and O/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S and O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 191,456 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working O/S/F N/S/R O/S/R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working O/S/F also N/S/R O/S/R (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S/F (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 188,201 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 188,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 168,605 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Indicator lens broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 168,605 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Indicator lens broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 145,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 145,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 127,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 112,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,577 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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DN52 FHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN52 FHX, 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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What year was DN52 FHX registered?

DN52 FHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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