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DG03 WUJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,231 mi
Last recorded190,231 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 190,231 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 190,212 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with and without ignition (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust smoke from start up

Pass 2 Jun 2016 189,758 miles

Front & rear disc's badly corroded

Wipers will not park and washer bottle leaking

Fail 16 May 2016 189,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

wipers not parking,washer bottle leaking.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 183,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 176,191 miles

power steering fluid level low

rear engine mount/stabliser bush deteriated

Fail 26 Mar 2014 176,186 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering fluid level low

rear engine mount/stabliser bush deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 160,865 miles

Oil leak

wipers not parking properly

Fail 26 Mar 2013 160,864 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers not parking properly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,175 miles

Oil leak

management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 150,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 142,830 miles

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

advise o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 142,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 119,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel tank is wet but its not diesel leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,884 miles

advise drivers door mirror cracked.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 91,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 91,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,474 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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DG03 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG03 WUJ, 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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DG03 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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