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FL03 LHB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

222,642 mi
Last recorded222,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 222,642 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 222,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 214,732 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 30 Jan 2024 213,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 213,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 207,967 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cover cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and stabilizer bars (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 207,967 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cover cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and stabilizer bars (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 204,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 201,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 199,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 196,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 191,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 185,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 178,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 171,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 166,541 miles

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 21 Jun 2012 161,496 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 161,492 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,793 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 148,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

sun visor insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 128,283 miles

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

o/s/f sun visor insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,086 miles

noise from offside of front suspension

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

noise from offside of front suspension

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,164 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,724 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 LHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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