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GP03 USG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,462 mi
Last recorded150,462 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 USG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 150,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 144,490 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 144,488 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad ON 1.5MM LIMIT and others wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level bake light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2015 125,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad ON 1.5MM LIMIT and others wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

high level bake light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,767 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both ns and os tie rods have play at ball joints

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,298 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,195 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

o/s washer could be improved

wipers not parking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,992 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,347 miles

front discs and pads need replacing!!

rear pads need replacing! discs are worn!

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,257 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

deep cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

wheel arch gaurd loose

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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GP03 USG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GP03 USG, 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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What year was GP03 USG registered?

GP03 USG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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