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FL03 LFD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 143,930 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased/corroded

front upper strut mounting area corroded

nearside front jacking point corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2024 143,930 miles

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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front upper strut mounting area corroded

nearside front jacking point corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2023 137,175 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visors poorly secured (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded off

Fail 3 Nov 2023 137,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visors poorly secured (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

fuel tank straps corroded off

Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODED

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 131,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres side walls damaged

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 127,319 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offsidre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

gear oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2021 127,314 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offsidre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

gear oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,290 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 117,069 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

high level stop in/op

Fail 30 May 2018 117,069 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

high level stop in/op

Pass 9 May 2017 112,428 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 112,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 105,303 miles

Front brake discs in poor condtion

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs in poor condtion

Nearside Front 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 1 May 2015 99,822 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,821 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,843 miles

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

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,746 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,866 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both track rods

Fail 14 Apr 2009 72,866 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both track rods

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,184 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,448 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 LFD 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 63.3%.

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 FL03 LFD, 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 LFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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