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HT53 PFX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,304 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,847 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,812 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Link arm nut come off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,973 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 108,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,883 miles

Both front out riggers corroded

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

Under-body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,274 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 103,274 miles

under-body panels fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear handbrake cable rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight chip in nearside windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,800 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,800 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,134 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,134 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,579 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Slight play inner rack

Offside rear tyre perished

Stone chips in front screen

Vin sticker in windscreen damaged and partially missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,456 miles

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

slight wear n/s end of steering rack

washers poor

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,456 miles

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

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

slight wear n/s end of steering rack

washers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,511 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,449 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight wear in n/s end of steering rack

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,751 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,381 miles

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

play in near side steering rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,375 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in near side steering rack joint

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,167 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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HT53 PFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HT53 PFX, 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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HT53 PFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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