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HF03 BUW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,660 mi
Last recorded169,660 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 169,660 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 160,113 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 142,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 16 May 2012 142,184 miles

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

Bar behind rear bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 16 May 2011 122,265 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 122,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,016 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 93,929 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 63,335 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,508 miles

fuel pipe rubbing against top engine mount

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

top engine cover loose

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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HF03 BUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF03 BUW, 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 HF03 BUW registered?

HF03 BUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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