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HG53 PCU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,781 mi
Last recorded90,781 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,781 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Both (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,260 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,253 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 89,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,804 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,804 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,772 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,978 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 6,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,544 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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HG53 PCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG53 PCU, 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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HG53 PCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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