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GL52 OHX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake performance very low readings.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake performance very low readings.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 62,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,699 miles

Front play in both front steering arms

Nearside Rear tyre worn in edges

Offside Front fog light lense broken and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 60,675 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front play in both front steering arms

Nearside Rear tyre worn in edges

Offside Front fog light lense broken and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,588 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing

hazard switch worn

Fail 22 Dec 2017 59,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing

hazard switch worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,821 miles

Front Inner s/rack joints have slight wear

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

rear service brakes low efforts advise attention

Fail 8 Dec 2016 57,821 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front Inner s/rack joints have slight wear

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

rear service brakes low efforts advise attention

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,975 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 55,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs badly pitted corroded;advise replace

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,486 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs badly pitted corroded;advise replace

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,347 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,888 miles

advise center b/light (rear) n/w

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise center b/light (rear) n/w

advise o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,023 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,023 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2007 40,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,181 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 GL52 OHX, 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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GL52 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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