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FH03 WZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

224,427 mi
Last recorded224,427 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 224,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 224,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 224,409 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 224,409 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 224,409 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 224,409 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 224,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 224,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 223,788 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 223,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 222,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 222,075 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 215,978 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 210,241 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 210,239 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 209,258 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 198,449 miles

Nearside Oil leak from gearbox ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 198,286 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Oil leak from gearbox ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 192,481 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 184,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 176,158 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 162,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 151,440 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 151,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 135,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 135,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 8 Aug 2009 120,951 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 120,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

front discs corroded /

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,256 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 118,256 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 110,379 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 110,378 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 102,646 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 WZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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