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FA03 HXS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 160,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,525 miles

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

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

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

Wipers dont cancel

Fail 27 Apr 2021 144,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Wipers dont cancel

Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel in park brake

under body corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 143,048 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel in park brake

under body corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 140,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 140,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached strut top bearing play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 139,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,329 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 124,329 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 116,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers poor spray

Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 108,659 miles

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

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

o/s front fog out

Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 105,356 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bull bars to bumper loose to bumper

o/s front lower fog light out

Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 101,306 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,165 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 97,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,853 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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FA03 HXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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