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HY03 LJX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,508 mi
Last recorded136,508 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 136,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear light slight earthing fault

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

coolant low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 132,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

coolant low

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

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

Nearside Rear light slight earthing fault

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Feb 2017 130,106 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,242 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing edges slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

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

freeplay detected in both steering rack arm inner joints

radiator leaking

sign of power steering leak from pas pump area

Fail 19 Jan 2016 128,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing edges slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Rear brakes recording little effort

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

freeplay detected in both steering rack arm inner joints

radiator leaking

sign of power steering leak from pas pump area

Pass 3 Jan 2015 125,991 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 125,727 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 115,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,003 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 103,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,569 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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HY03 LJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY03 LJX, 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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HY03 LJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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