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GL52 OHG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,336 mi
Last recorded222,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 222,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 222,336 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 212,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 212,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 212,449 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 212,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 205,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 190,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 185,954 miles

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

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

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

Inside of o/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 144,527 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 157,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 157,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 141,296 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 135,623 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 135,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,964 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2006 118,790 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 118,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 98,252 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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GL52 OHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GL52 OHG, 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 GL52 OHG registered?

GL52 OHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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