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HV53 ONU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,182 mi
Last recorded140,182 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ONU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,182 miles

Front disks pitted

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe gresed

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

Rear disks pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 134,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM LOAD SENSOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,658 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 125,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering fluid close to min leval

Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,932 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering fluid close to min leval

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,397 miles

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2011 99,385 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2010 94,710 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight cut in O/S/Front tyre.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,474 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,332 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,813 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 ONU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV53 ONU, 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 ONU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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