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DY03 ZGA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,123 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,090 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BEARING WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired COMPENSATOR VALVE ARM NOT FITTED (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,180 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,178 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,500 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 66,493 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,577 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,577 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,458 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2009 32,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 11,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,798 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 ZGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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