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HN03 YYG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

198,464 mi
Last recorded198,464 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 198,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 190,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 190,850 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 186,172 miles

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

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

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

weld repair undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2021 186,039 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 180,852 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to near limits on outer edges - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner surface of suspension trumpet corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise brake check/service soon (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/floor corroded especially at top spring mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tow bar brackets corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 180,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/under - sill/floor corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side door surround lower floor/sill box section corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to near limits on outer edges - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner surface of suspension trumpet corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise brake check/service soon (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/floor corroded especially at top spring mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tow bar brackets corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 166,408 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished inner/outer sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspension turret body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis spring top mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tow bar mounting brackets corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 166,408 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides forward outriggers corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward edge of wheel arch/sliding door rail strength plate corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake imbalanced on operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished inner/outer sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspension turret body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis spring top mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tow bar mounting brackets corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 160,423 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine light on

toe bar brackets corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 160,414 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine light on

toe bar brackets corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 155,547 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 148,086 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 148,086 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 138,596 miles

corrosion noted on tow bar.

engine oil leak noted.

slight play noted in o/s/f steering arm inner rack end.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,304 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 128,299 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,042 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 90,042 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 79,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,501 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,340 miles

damage n/s outter sill front and rear

o/s/r light unit outter casing broken

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 53,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 53,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 38,538 miles

handbrake lever operation slightly obstructed by centre box tray.

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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HN03 YYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 HN03 YYG, 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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HN03 YYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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