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FL03 LGK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,080 mi
Last recorded134,080 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 134,080 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe assy hanging loose at front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to insecure lamp units (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above exhaust silencer box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump area soaking in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front & rear tyres different aspect ratios

Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,042 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,089 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,511 miles

fuel tank secure but support strap missing

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Sep 2015 112,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank secure but support strap missing

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch seized

coolant low

Fail 22 Sep 2014 106,213 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch seized

coolant low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,426 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,655 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 84,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,314 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,442 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,878 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,082 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,082 miles

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

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 LGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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