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HG03 MKZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,768 mi
Last recorded226,768 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 MKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 226,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 224,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 213,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 205,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 200,951 miles

front tyres edges worn

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2016 200,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres edges worn

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,406 miles

slight play front offside + nearside steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 14 Apr 2015 196,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play front nearside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 192,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front offside lower ball joint slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 192,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front offside lower ball joint slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2013 187,329 miles

front nearside indicator slightly faded

slight play rack arms

Fail 15 Apr 2013 187,279 miles

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

front nearside indicator slightly faded

slight play rack arms

Pass 18 Apr 2012 181,322 miles

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

slight play front nearside steering rack arm

Fail 16 Apr 2012 181,269 miles

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

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

slight play front nearside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2011 174,655 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 152,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light n/w

n/s inner rack joint play

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2010 152,401 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light n/w

n/s inner rack joint play

o/s inner rack joint slight play

o/s/rear tyre wall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2009 139,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

high lever brake light inop

offside rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2009 139,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

high lever brake light inop

offside rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 122,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 104,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light inop

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,427 miles

both front tyres warn inner and outer edges

nails in nearside front and rear tyres

slight crack in windscreen

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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HG03 MKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG03 MKZ, 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 HG03 MKZ registered?

HG03 MKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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