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FV03 HZG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,875 mi
Last recorded121,875 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 121,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 120,318 miles

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

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas at rear

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair passed on (16%) min required (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 120,307 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip corroded and broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced area close to seat belt mounting and drivers seat corroded and holed near to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas at rear

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair passed on (16%) min required (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,283 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,145 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2018 103,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,468 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,428 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 85,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,606 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 29,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,413 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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FV03 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HZG, 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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What year was FV03 HZG registered?

FV03 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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