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HV53 CNX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,127 mi
Last recorded161,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 CNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 167,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,396 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 156,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position CATCH NOT WORKING (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,050 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 227,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 147,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,897 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount rusted /holed exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,330 miles

Both steering rack inner joints have play

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,942 miles

both inner tie rods have slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs lipped and scored

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Sep 2014 129,809 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner tie rods have slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs lipped and scored

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,999 miles

slight play noticed in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,486 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,061 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,637 miles

nearside front tie rod has slight play

slight judder from both front brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2009 86,637 miles

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

nearside front tie rod has slight play

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,302 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,302 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

tracking

Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front side lamp dim

Fail 8 Nov 2007 68,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front side lamp dim

Pass 11 Nov 2006 59,836 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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HV53 CNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HV53 CNX, 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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HV53 CNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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