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DY03 GVJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,481 mi
Last recorded157,481 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,481 miles

Engine light flashing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 157,481 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light flashing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 157,481 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 157,481 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EM light on

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 141,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 141,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine oil level on min

Pass 1 Aug 2013 134,708 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 134,708 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 125,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 20 Jun 2012 125,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,098 miles

rear discs rusty and worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,437 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,835 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 78,835 miles

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

Both front discs worn.

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 63,902 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light inoperative †wear in front anti-roll bar drop links †slight play in steering rack knuckles †rear brakes imbalanced †front discs corroded & worn †rear discs corroded and worn †front pads wearing low

nail in unrepairable postition of osr tyre †borderline damage to front number plate †exhaust system corroded †perishing to suspension bushes †slight corrosion to coil springs †brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,902 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light inoperative †wear in front anti-roll bar drop links †slight play in steering rack knuckles †rear brakes imbalanced †front discs corroded & worn †rear discs corroded and worn †front pads wearing low

nail in unrepairable postition of osr tyre †borderline damage to front number plate †exhaust system corroded †perishing to suspension bushes †slight corrosion to coil springs †brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,666 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 GVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY03 GVJ, 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 GVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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