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FX03 VHK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,534 mi
Last recorded153,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 153,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 153,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 149,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 149,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,210 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 133,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,135 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 108,150 miles

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

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

Offside steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,968 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,426 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,426 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 51,206 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX03 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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