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HY53 MHE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 MHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2013 139,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 139,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 137,075 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside inner tie rod slight play

offside inner tie rod slight play

unable to visually check front/rear pads suspect low unable to confirm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 137,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside inner tie rod slight play

offside inner tie rod slight play

unable to visually check front/rear pads suspect low unable to confirm

Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,677 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2012 127,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front discs worn

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,514 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread ; also tyre tread worn flat in certain areas † † †

very slight play to both steering rack tie bar ball joint ends

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 MHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY53 MHE, 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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What year was HY53 MHE registered?

HY53 MHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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