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HY53 LFB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 LFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,108 miles

general body damage

Fail 22 Oct 2011 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

general body damage

Fail 23 Oct 2010 81,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 67,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2008 55,934 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 28,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HY53 LFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HY53 LFB, 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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HY53 LFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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