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FX03 JFE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 JFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 126,055 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades not clearing the screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,117 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 125,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 122,624 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,231 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 88,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,458 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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FX03 JFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FX03 JFE, 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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FX03 JFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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