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GF03 LYA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

211,146 mi
Last recorded211,146 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 LYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 211,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

hand brake lever long reverse travel

Pass 18 Mar 2024 210,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 209,146 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

reverse lights inop

Fail 23 Mar 2023 209,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Mar 2022 208,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 206,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

center high level brake light inop

oil leak

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2020 205,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 204,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 203,236 miles

Nearside Front track rod to rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front track rod to rack has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 203,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front track rod to rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front track rod to rack has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 201,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 201,044 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 201,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 200,410 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 198,415 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 193,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 178,996 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 163,511 miles

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

front discs very corroded..

Fail 13 May 2011 163,223 miles

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

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

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

front discs very corroded..

Pass 11 May 2010 145,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2010 145,758 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 124,674 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in near side of rack..

Fail 12 May 2009 124,674 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in near side of rack..

Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front rack end socket

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 4 May 2007 82,590 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 82,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,026 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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GF03 LYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GF03 LYA, 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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GF03 LYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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