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FL03 ZZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

203,152 mi
Last recorded203,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 203,152 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 202,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 187,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 177,223 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 177,221 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 167,335 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

both rear service brake efforts slightly low

rear brake discs, back plates corroded and holed

Fail 26 Jan 2023 167,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

both rear service brake efforts slightly low

offside front headlamp beam pattern poor (headlamp lenses faded)

rear brake discs, back plates corroded and holed

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel rail and metal fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,405 miles

all brake discs, coil springs corroded

all high pressure fuel pipes corroded

rear axle beam and towbar corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 142,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

all brake discs, coil springs corroded

all high pressure fuel pipes corroded

front wiper blades poor

rear axle beam and towbar corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded, outer sheaths split

Pass 21 Jun 2018 141,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to all handbrake cables

fuel smell from engine bay

light corrosion to all brake pipes

power steering pump damp

cracking to o/s/r inner tyre wall

Fail 21 Jun 2018 141,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to all handbrake cables

fuel smell from engine bay

light corrosion to all brake pipes

n/s washer jet poor

power steering pump damp

cracking to o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,194 miles

EML on at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

corrosion to all coil springs & under body

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to handbrake cables

Fail 28 Jun 2017 137,194 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

EML on at time of test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

corrosion to all coil springs & under body

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to handbrake cables

Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,604 miles

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to power steering pipes

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to both handbrake cables

play in steering rack

power steering pump damp

Fail 15 Jun 2016 134,604 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to power steering pipes

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to both handbrake cables

play in steering rack

power steering pump damp

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,705 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to handbrake cables

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,636 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to handbrake cables

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2014 120,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to handbrake cables

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,188 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to handbrake cables

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2013 114,188 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to handbrake cables

stone chips to windscreen

uneven wear & cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion to all coil springs

slight uneven wear to o/s/r tyre & cracking to tyre tread

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,621 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion to all coil springs

slight uneven wear to o/s/r tyre & cracking to tyre tread

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,992 miles

both front tyres 3mm

engine /gearbox oil leaks

heavy corrosion and wear to front brake discs

high level brake light innop

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,315 miles

front brake discs worn

high level brake light bulb innop

offside rear tyre perished in tread(not exposing cords) and nail in tyre

plastic sheaths on handbrake cables split.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,315 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

high level brake light bulb innop

offside rear tyre perished in tread(not exposing cords) and nail in tyre

plastic sheaths on handbrake cables split.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,615 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 ZZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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