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FG03 RVE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 RVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 92,892 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,732 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,849 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,835 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 83,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,906 miles

o/s & n/s front jacking points corroded but not weak.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,313 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,111 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,626 miles

front windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 61,119 miles

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

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

front windscreen cracked but not within drivers view of the road.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,632 miles

All tyres worn, please re-check in 3,000 miles time.

Large cracks in lower part of windscreen, not in drivers vision.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 49,730 miles

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

N/S/F lower windscreen has a crack in it not blocking veiw of road.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,957 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,347 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)

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 RVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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