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WG52 HDJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,934 mi
Last recorded237,934 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 HDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 237,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 224,502 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 224,502 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 208,727 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 208,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 199,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 185,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 185,256 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 173,365 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 172,528 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 162,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 153,867 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 153,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 136,716 miles

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

osf indicator lence cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 136,716 miles

osf indicator lence cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 128,004 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 128,004 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 102,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,929 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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WG52 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG52 HDJ, 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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WG52 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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