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FG03 RVW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,488 mi
Last recorded119,488 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 RVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 119,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,400 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit full beam switch faulty horn operation poor

o/s bottom ball joint rubber split both front anti roll bar covers split slight play o/s rack

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,518 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,518 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired Brake Pad Incorrectly Fitted (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light Cluster (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,874 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 69,439 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 69,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

ADVISE REFITMENT OF NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING COVER

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

FRONT N.O PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

Pass 8 May 2009 56,650 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front washers in poor condition

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2009 56,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front washers in poor condition

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2008 50,099 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2007 40,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2006 30,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 RVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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