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FH03 FVG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,629 mi
Last recorded204,629 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 FVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 204,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 204,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 199,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 199,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 192,264 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER RIGGER AREA INNER SILL UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA INNER SILL UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TORQUE ARMS BOTH CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 192,264 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER RIGGER AREA INNER SILL UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA INNER SILL UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TORQUE ARMS BOTH CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 181,474 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING PINT AREA WITHIN FRONT SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING POINT AREA WITHIN FRONT SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT AREA WITHIN FRONT SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING POINT AREA WITHIN FRONT SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 181,474 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 181,474 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE INJECTOR AREA INSIDE ENGINE BAY (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage DOOR TRIM MOLDING INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement PARK BRAKE RELAY LEVER (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SIDE MOLDING (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT 1.5MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT 1.5MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive JACKING MOUNT AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN AREA (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 171,089 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH AREA WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR WIDE ANGLE GLASS MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 171,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BODY TRIM LOWER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH AREA WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR WIDE ANGLE GLASS MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 158,157 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 158,157 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 156,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM BRAKE VALVE TO BRAKE HOES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 144,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has slight cracking on inside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 2 Dec 2014 144,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has slight cracking on inside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,044 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking on inside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 31 Aug 2013 129,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking on inside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,515 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,515 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,479 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 104,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 103,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 103,030 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 103,030 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,884 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 102,884 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 89,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear light unit cracked

Pass 29 May 2007 89,068 miles

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

o/s rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 May 2006 70,386 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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FH03 FVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH03 FVG, 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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FH03 FVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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