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HG52 ZMY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,817 mi
Last recorded117,817 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 ZMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,817 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play when vehicle is in raised position

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play when vehicle is in raised position

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play when vehicle is in raised position

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play when vehicle is in raised position

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2020 94,665 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative possible cable snapped whilst operating for roller brake test (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vin number in windscreen obscured

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,636 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamps extinguish for a second when changing from main to dipped beam

slight interaction through rear lights when indicators on

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 81,505 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,518 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,518 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 73,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,257 miles

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,683 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,675 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,163 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 49,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 38,564 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 32,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight oil leak from power steering pipe to rack.

Slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,567 miles

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

Slight oil leak from power steering pipe to rack.

Slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,085 miles

slight play near side inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Jan 2006 23,085 miles

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

slight play near side inner steering rack joint

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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HG52 ZMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 HG52 ZMY, 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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HG52 ZMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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