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DK03 VFR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,413 mi
Last recorded147,413 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,413 miles

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

carbon build up around injectors.

drivers door hard to close

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some of the engine components.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 147,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

carbon build up around injectors.

drivers door hard to close

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some of the engine components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,605 miles

drivers door hard to close

front discs poor

Fail 27 Aug 2016 141,543 miles

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

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

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

drivers door hard to close

front discs poor

front tyres worn to legal limit at time of test

o/s/f top mount has lift, advise new mounting (no side to side play)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,789 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front lower suspension ball joints have play to limit at time of test

front brake discs in very poor condition

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot pin holed and leaking grease

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,042 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot pin holed and leaking grease

Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,383 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 127,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s washer jet not working

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edge devoid at time of test

slight injector leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 120,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s washer jet not working

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edge devoid at time of test

slight injector leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,722 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light illuminated

inner front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,195 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount has play to the limit!! advise replacement

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,706 miles

N/S/FRONT AND O/S/FRONT SIDE WALLS PERISHED

N/S/FRONT INNER RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 13 Mar 2008 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/FRONT AND O/S/FRONT SIDE WALLS PERISHED

N/S/FRONT INNER RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 47,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,898 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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DK03 VFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DK03 VFR, 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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DK03 VFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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