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HF03 GCZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,644 mi
Last recorded180,644 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2020 180,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point holed by corrosion

Offside Front jacking point holed by corrosion

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 180,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched not secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched not secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearings

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front jacking point holed by corrosion

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 172,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 164,588 miles

Handbrake cables slightly rusted [ above exhaust box]

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 164,584 miles

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

Handbrake cables slightly rusted [ above exhaust box]

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 160,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 151,308 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 143,849 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 143,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 136,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 136,554 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 May 2012 129,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch not working

both wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension top mount weak/worn

Pass 19 May 2012 129,145 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

both wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension top mount weak/worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 117,425 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,103 miles

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

steering rack worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,814 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 92,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front numberplate damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light not working

o/s reversing mirror missing

Pass 25 May 2006 76,609 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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HF03 GCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HF03 GCZ, 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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HF03 GCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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