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B15 JFR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 172,765 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 167,289 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 163,905 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 163,905 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier fractured Excessively corroded (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system From caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 163,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil springs not a matched pair

Fail 24 May 2023 163,688 miles

Brake inadequately mounted load valve mounting corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil springs not a matched pair

Pass 3 May 2022 163,232 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 158,433 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

load sense valve mounting bracket corroded,valve still reasonably secure and functional

Fail 12 May 2021 158,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

load sense valve mounting bracket corroded,valve still reasonably secure and functional

Pass 15 May 2020 149,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake load sensing valve mounting corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 149,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake load sensing valve mounting corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 137,863 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 137,741 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2017 113,147 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 100,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 88,031 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,038 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 64,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,664 miles

nearside lower swivel worn

Pass 23 May 2011 48,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,937 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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B15 JFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B15 JFR, 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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B15 JFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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