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FN03 XMW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 XMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 147,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened bearing worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 145,169 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 145,157 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 136,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 136,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 129,616 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,340 miles

Front strut top bearings stiff

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front BRAKE DISKS WORN

Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front BRAKE DISKS WORN

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,792 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

Fail 22 Mar 2017 118,792 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,495 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Rear disks corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,161 miles

fuel tank strap snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,560 miles

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

front wipers splitting at ends

slight play n/s/f rack end

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,560 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers splitting at ends

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,308 miles

slight play n/s & o/s/f rack ends

slight weap n/s/f strut

Fail 21 Mar 2013 103,308 miles

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

slight play n/s & o/s/f rack ends

slight weap n/s/f strut

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,285 miles

slight weap n/s/f strut

Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,285 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight weap n/s/f strut

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,082 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

slight play n/s/f rack end

Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,662 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,014 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,094 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front number plat slightly deteriorated but still readable

near side front and rear wheel arches slightly dented damaged but not projecting sharp edges

rear fog lamp slightly damaged but still function not imparied

Pass 28 Oct 2006 54,659 miles

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

Oil leak

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 XMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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