MOT reliability
Vauxhall Horsebox
9 vehicles · 209 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Vauxhall Horsebox vehicles and 209 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Horsebox has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,657 miles.
9
Vehicles
209
MOT tests
3,258
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Horsebox problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Horsebox MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Visibility5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Vauxhall Horsebox pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 14 | 71% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 14 | 71% |
| 9 | 14 | 64% |
| 10 | 13 | 62% |
| 11 | 17 | 59% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 13 | 69% |
| 14 | 14 | 64% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 11 | 73% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9)
Most common Vauxhall Horsebox MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Horsebox MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (8 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (7 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
Vauxhall Horsebox pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 144,526 |
| 2008 | 3 | 63 | 76% | 92,452 |
| 2006 | 2 | 50 | 64% | 115,487 |
| 2005 | 2 | 48 | 75% | 140,766 |
| 2002 | 1 | 27 | 78% | 79,527 |
Vauxhall Horsebox reliability FAQ
Across 9 Vauxhall Horsebox vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Horsebox MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).
The typical Vauxhall Horsebox in our data has covered around
112,657 miles.
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