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MJ53 HXN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,380 mi
Last recorded171,380 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 171,380 miles

rear lense's cracked

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 171,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lense's cracked

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 148,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 148,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 48,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MJ53 HXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ53 HXN, 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 MJ53 HXN registered?

MJ53 HXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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