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FV03 HRE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 170,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,751 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 161,380 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 161,380 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 157,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 152,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,943 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 140,159 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive derv tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,159 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard link missing (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive derv tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,808 miles

all suspension surface rust.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 136,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension surface rust.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,066 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,066 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,610 miles

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

slight play in both inner track arms

Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,690 miles

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

middle brake light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2014 125,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tow bar wiring not working

Fail 13 Jul 2012 118,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tow bar wiring not working

Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,318 miles

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

both track rod ball joints slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,073 miles

both inner track rods slight play

fuel tank damp but no aparent leak

o/s inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 103,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 76,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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FV03 HRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV03 HRE, 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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FV03 HRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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