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DY03 VHN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,656 mi
Last recorded194,656 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 194,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 183,431 miles

oil leak, gearbox?

Fail 2 Nov 2015 183,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak, gearbox?

Pass 3 Nov 2014 179,680 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 11 Sep 2013 167,375 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnett stay retaining clip broken

high level brake light inop

registration plate light dim

Fail 3 Sep 2013 167,375 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnett stay retaining clip broken

high level brake light inop

nearside wiper blade poor

o/s washer jet operating 50% only

registration plate light dim

vehicle low on fuel

Pass 14 Aug 2012 151,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 151,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,781 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag fault light on

engine management light on

engine oil leak

power steering fluid below the minimum limit

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

slight play in the nearside inner steering rack track rod

Fail 14 Sep 2011 141,781 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag fault light on

engine management light on

engine oil leak

power steering fluid below the minimum limit

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

slight play in the nearside inner steering rack track rod

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,451 miles

air bag fault light on

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside wiper blade going off the lower screen

nearside wiper blade slightly split

steering rack weeping power steering fluid

Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,893 miles

door open warning light faulty

nearside wiper blade slightly split

power steering rack appears to be weeping fluid

Fail 2 Nov 2009 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

door open warning light faulty

nearside wiper blade slightly split

power steering fluid level very low

power steering rack appears to be weeping fluid

rear no plate nearside fixing slightly adrift

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,100 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light wear in steering rack joints - both sides

one lens on nearside mirror cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2007 88,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light wear in steering rack joints - both sides

one lens on nearside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,144 miles

1.both front tyresworn just on limit †2.slight play in both steering rack ends †3.o/s front inner door handle stiff †4.n/s front door handle broken off panel but opens door

Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,158 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 VHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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