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AP03 JVJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

195,587 mi
Last recorded195,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 195,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges/bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 191,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 188,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 185,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 183,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 181,569 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 14 Apr 2020 179,998 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH inner drum sticks slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 177,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 175,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 172,467 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 170,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 166,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 161,325 miles

o/s of windscreen has slight damage

Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,888 miles

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 20 Feb 2012 152,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 148,658 miles

O/S/& N/S/FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

Fail 25 Feb 2011 148,658 miles

O/S/& N/S/FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 139,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 126,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,524 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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AP03 JVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AP03 JVJ, 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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AP03 JVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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