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FL03 LBU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

224,358 mi
Last recorded224,358 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 224,358 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 224,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 219,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 209,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 209,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 188,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 181,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 181,596 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 107,176 miles

3rd Brake Light Not Working

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

Fail 29 May 2012 107,176 miles

3rd Brake Light Not Working

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 149,088 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushs/links slight play

n/s steering tie rod arm slight play

rear brake back plates corrodded

Fail 3 May 2011 149,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

bonet catch corrodded/sticking

front antiroll bar bushs/links slight play

n/s steering tie rod arm slight play

rear brake back plates corrodded

Pass 5 May 2010 127,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 127,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 104,662 miles

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

play in steering rack joints

Pass 29 May 2008 93,344 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 78,829 miles

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 61,008 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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FL03 LBU 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 FL03 LBU, 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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FL03 LBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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