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FG03 RVF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,981 mi
Last recorded106,981 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 105,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,948 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

screws in both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 90,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,142 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,045 miles

o/s/f wheel slight drag.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,045 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight drag.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,847 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2010 49,844 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,599 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 38,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,800 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,402 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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FG03 RVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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