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YR03 HBJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,273 mi
Last recorded122,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,273 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 122,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,773 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to limits (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

o/s/f wing mirrow damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 113,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both n/s/and o/s inop (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to limits (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

o/s/f wing mirrow damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,559 miles

engine light on

Fail 18 Mar 2014 100,559 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise washer jets on offside poor

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,416 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,182 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,496 miles

rear offside +nearside brake discs worn to limit

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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YR03 HBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR03 HBJ, 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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YR03 HBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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