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HY53 MOV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,482 mi
Last recorded205,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 205,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights faded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 197,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 194,765 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 194,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 186,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 184,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 184,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 178,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 173,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 162,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 154,252 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 154,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 140,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 138,164 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2011 108,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 108,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,426 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,864 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2009 71,864 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,149 miles

front pads wearing

raer disc and pads getting low

slight play in front suspension droplinks

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 MOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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