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FN03 VAE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

291,625 mi
Last recorded291,625 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 291,625 miles

Front D bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre brake pipe, near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre brake pipe, near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 291,614 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front D bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre brake pipe, near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre brake pipe, near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 269,783 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 269,564 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 246,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 219,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 219,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 195,862 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 180,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 167,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 167,245 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 157,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 147,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 148,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 148,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 138,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 125,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 125,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 107,587 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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FN03 VAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN03 VAE, 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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FN03 VAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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