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FG03 RPU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,510 mi
Last recorded201,510 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 RPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 201,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 201,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 193,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 193,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 183,157 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 183,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 171,559 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 169,572 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

showing signs of surface rust on under side of body and on suspension components

Fail 16 Nov 2021 169,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working rear both n/s o/s side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of body and on suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [showing low effort] at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion on lower suspension components

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body

Pass 26 Oct 2019 169,442 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Rear service brake shows signs of low effort

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 169,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear service brake shows signs of low effort

auxiliary belt shows signs of wear

oil leak

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 169,144 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2016 168,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 167,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 167,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 165,385 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 165,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 161,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 151,749 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 151,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 141,188 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 107,952 miles

Brake peddle rubber in poor condition

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

Fuel pipe to pump under bonnet chaffing slightly

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

Screen washers poor

Fail 6 Oct 2009 107,951 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake peddle rubber in poor condition

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

Fuel pipe to pump under bonnet chaffing slightly

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

Screen washers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,515 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear bumper offside

Pass 2 May 2006 50,907 miles

slight damage offside rear bumper

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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FG03 RPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG03 RPU, 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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FG03 RPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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