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HN53 HWO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,631 mi
Last recorded156,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 HWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 156,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,065 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 130,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 129,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 128,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper arm jammed (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 124,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,741 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 122,738 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,855 miles

objects on dash board obscuring view to front

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,695 miles

slight play offside & nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,700 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,181 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Fail 21 Oct 2009 92,380 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,838 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,449 miles

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

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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HN53 HWO 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 74.1%.

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 HN53 HWO, 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 HN53 HWO registered?

HN53 HWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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