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HUG 21H

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,289 mi
Last recorded155,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUG 21H
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 155,289 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various arms and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and various suspension arms both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 155,289 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides outer sidewalls Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various arms and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and various Suspension Arms,both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Auxiliary Belt Shredding,(Engine).

Pass 7 Aug 2025 154,101 miles

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 154,101 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,433 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both on Both Sides.(4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 151,601 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 150,765 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded, Towbar corroded,

Pass 23 Aug 2021 148,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,520 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 145,513 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel fitted incorrectly to direction arrow

Offside Front road wheel fitted incorrectly to direction arrow

Fail 24 Jul 2019 144,440 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front road wheel fitted incorrectly to direction arrow

Offside Front road wheel fitted incorrectly to direction arrow

Pass 8 Aug 2018 143,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no seat belts fitted to rear living area seats

Fail 8 Aug 2018 143,141 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no seat belts fitted to rear living area seats

Pass 15 Aug 2017 141,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,443 miles

General corrosion to underbody oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,736 miles

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 28 Jul 2015 139,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,163 miles

1.oil leaks 2.front brake discs corroded on edges 3.surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe and o/s rear 4.slight play in both steering rack end inner joints

Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1.oil leaks 2.front brake discs corroded on edges 3.surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe and o/s rear 4.slight play in both steering rack end inner joints

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,782 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges 2.slight play in both steering rack end inner joints 3.nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,698 miles

Air bag light on!

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 127,897 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 122,643 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 118,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,800 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 95,800 miles

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

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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HUG 21H is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HUG 21H, 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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HUG 21H is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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