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GD03 RUJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,071 mi
Last recorded75,071 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around ,corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also coil spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also coil spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 71,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also coil spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also coil spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 69,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 67,137 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,483 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,051 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,368 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 59,356 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,978 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 36,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,635 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,628 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,983 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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GD03 RUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GD03 RUJ, 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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GD03 RUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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