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DY03 ARF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,189 mi
Last recorded178,189 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ARF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 178,189 miles

Nearside Front Outrigger/jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 175,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 172,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 171,397 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,388 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 170,122 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replace soon ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 166,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 163,419 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,482 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 160,714 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 160,714 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 157,394 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,762 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 2 May 2014 151,694 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 149,727 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade deteriated slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,099 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

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

slight bad earth rear lights

Fail 8 Jun 2012 148,099 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

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

slight bad earth rear lights

Pass 16 Jun 2011 141,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 133,472 miles

Front bottom arm bushes perishing

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,754 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 122,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 105,640 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 91,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,538 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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DY03 ARF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY03 ARF, 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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DY03 ARF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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