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FA03 GXY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,381 mi
Last recorded160,381 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 160,381 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering reservoir insecure

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 160,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure Reservoir insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking Fluid leaking at pipes around input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 159,690 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 159,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant leak

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,916 miles

Nearside Front jacking point

Offside Front jacking point

Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,916 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point

Offside Front jacking point

Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,507 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front ADVISE FRONT DISC AND PADS AS WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,892 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,921 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,235 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 100,232 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FA03 GXY 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 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 FA03 GXY, 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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FA03 GXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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