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GP03 XRS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

184,555 mi
Last recorded184,555 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 184,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,015 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 175,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,727 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 161,960 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 161,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 156,335 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 156,334 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 149,493 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 149,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 132,877 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 132,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,834 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight brake pipe twist offside front

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,729 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rack arm worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs lipped

front brakes warped

n/s rack arm worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall rubbed away

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,798 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall rubbed away

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,088 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged in various places

Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged in various places

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,484 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,484 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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GP03 XRS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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