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FD03 JOA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,370 mi
Last recorded105,370 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 JOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,370 miles

Different sized tyre fitted on front and rear axles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,369 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Different sized tyre fitted on front and rear axles

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

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

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

O/S/F drive shaft rubbing on the subframe

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall no cords or ply showing

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 105,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,630 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 32,978 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 21,997 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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FD03 JOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD03 JOA, 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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What year was FD03 JOA registered?

FD03 JOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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