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AY03 SWN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake dust plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly damp

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 77,987 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 77,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 70,847 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 66,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 66,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 56,781 miles

Air bag light on

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn down to 3mm

very slight play in n/s/f bottem ball joint

Fail 19 May 2011 56,781 miles

Air bag light on

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn down to 3mm

very slight play in n/s/f bottem ball joint

Fail 17 May 2010 45,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 17 May 2010 45,920 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 15 May 2009 33,386 miles

N/S/F lower suspension ball joint has close to excessive movement.

N/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm.

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are on 3mm.

O/S/F lower suspension ball joint has movement.

O/S/R tyre is on 2.5mm.

O/S/R tyre is punctured.

Power steering pump is damp.

Rear pads are on 4mm.

Slight movement in N/S rack bush.

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint.

Fail 15 May 2009 33,386 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F lower suspension ball joint has close to excessive movement.

N/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm.

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are on 3mm.

O/S/F lower suspension ball joint has movement.

O/S/R tyre is on 2.5mm.

Rear pads are on 4mm.

Slight movement in N/S rack bush.

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint.

Pass 24 May 2008 23,128 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

engine check light on

Fail 24 May 2008 23,128 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

engine check light on

Pass 26 May 2007 13,540 miles

Screw in N/S/F tyre.

Fail 26 May 2007 13,540 miles

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

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

Screw in N/S/F tyre.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 24 May 2006 6,639 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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AY03 SWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY03 SWN, 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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AY03 SWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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