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FG03 SXZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,802 mi
Last recorded108,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,802 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,429 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,179 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,608 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 97,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear Brake disc's are pitted but are not seriuosly weakened

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 97,340 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 96,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,975 miles

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

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

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)

play in osf nsf track rod inner bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,131 miles

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

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

some wear in steering rack (both sides)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,022 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 SXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SXZ, 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 FG03 SXZ registered?

FG03 SXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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