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VO53 HXN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 HXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Jacking Point showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Jacking Point showing corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted [spring weak]. (1.1.17 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Oct 2021 136,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted [spring weak]. (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,333 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bottom arm front bush / bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,282 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,326 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure Top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel rubber deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 110,323 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 Pipes all marked (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure Top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Drivers door bent (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel rubber deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,391 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,303 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 47,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,398 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 3,532 miles

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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VO53 HXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO53 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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VO53 HXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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