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FN03 VHA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,689 mi
Last recorded184,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 VHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 184,689 miles

Nearside 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 12 Jul 2018 184,682 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside 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 10 Jul 2017 174,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 172,043 miles

Nearside Front indicator fading borderline

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

operation of indicator stalk

rear brake balance n/s slow

Fail 5 May 2016 172,042 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

condition of off side rear brake pipes

corrosion on near side rear brake pipes from load valve to flexible hose

operation of indicator stalk

rear brake balance near side slow

Pass 29 Jun 2015 168,446 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's BORDERLINE

lift in o/s/f top shocker mountings

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 164,501 miles

condition and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers/jacking points

n/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2013 159,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise condition of both front brake discs advise rp

Fail 20 Jun 2013 159,170 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise condition of both front brake discs advise rp

Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,462 miles

advise no print out was produced due to low emissions

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 150,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

advise no print out was produced due to low emissions

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,145 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 139,129 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,378 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 122,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,517 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 99,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,348 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 89,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 52,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 VHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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