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PF52 DHM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 DHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 131,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 122,913 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKED.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAY INSECURE.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 122,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 109,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,750 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side brake disc rusted on inside edge

near side rear dust cover rusted and holed

Fail 1 Mar 2011 109,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall cut

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,209 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate laminates seperating

Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,209 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate laminates seperating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,361 miles

slight delamination on rear number plate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,170 miles

slight play in steering rack tie rods

Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

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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PF52 DHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PF52 DHM, 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 PF52 DHM registered?

PF52 DHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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The MOT history for PF52 DHM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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