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HT53 ACV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 ACV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 86,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 86,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 83,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front brake unit binding slightly

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front top mounts slightly rough when rotated

brake pedal slightly spongy

clutch/flywheel noisy

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

rear lights have slight distortion between position lamps and hazards

Fail 8 May 2017 83,650 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front brake unit binding slightly

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front top mounts slightly rough when rotated

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

brake pedal slightly spongy

clutch/flywheel noisy

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

rear lights have slight distortion between position lamps and hazards

Pass 4 May 2016 78,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,884 miles

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

damage to hazard warning lamp switch but still operational

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,740 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,740 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,864 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,864 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 53,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,900 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,699 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,893 miles

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

Slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,499 miles

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

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

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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HT53 ACV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT53 ACV, 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 HT53 ACV registered?

HT53 ACV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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