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GF03 VVL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

202,217 mi
Last recorded202,217 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 202,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 189,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 175,246 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 175,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 161,932 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2013 161,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level brake light inop

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 146,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2012 146,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 130,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,454 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,454 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2009 107,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2009 107,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2008 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,514 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,514 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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 VVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GF03 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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