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DS03 ZRP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,820 mi
Last recorded204,820 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ZRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 204,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 204,820 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 198,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 198,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 196,103 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 196,103 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 186,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 186,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 183,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 170,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bushes on front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bushes on front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 160,743 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake cable insecure Brake cable broke on rolling road (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Brake cable broken or similar (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 158,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 134,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,151 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 84,151 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,089 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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DS03 ZRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DS03 ZRP, 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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DS03 ZRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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