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F4 BYO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,347 mi
Last recorded191,347 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 191,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 181,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 173,147 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Spare wheel is missing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 173,147 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,924 miles

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

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

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 2 Sep 2022 158,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,530 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 149,530 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 135,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,185 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,423 miles

Center upper stop permanently diconnected

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

Play in rack ends

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,423 miles

Center upper stop permanently diconnected

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

Play in rack ends

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,278 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,413 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,902 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,323 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,740 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2007 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,702 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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F4 BYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F4 BYO, 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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F4 BYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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