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GV03 RAX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,487 mi
Last recorded192,487 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 192,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 192,483 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 183,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 183,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 176,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 176,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank misting

Pass 3 Mar 2018 161,421 miles

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2018 161,421 miles

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

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,808 miles

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

all engine mountings/gearbox mountings have slight movement in bushes

both front inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2016 144,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 144,179 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,198 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 121,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,860 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,602 miles

drivers sun visor loose

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside front tie rod

play in offside top mount

Fail 1 Oct 2011 94,451 miles

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

drivers sun visor loose

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside front tie rod

play in offside top mount

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre nail in tread + slight perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,777 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 66,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 66,036 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 50,435 miles

both front tyres low on tread

cant see brake pad depths

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed

rear brake discs worn

rear floor covered

Fail 18 May 2007 50,435 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

cant see brake pad depths

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed

rear brake discs worn

rear floor covered

Pass 23 May 2006 35,601 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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GV03 RAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GV03 RAX, 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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GV03 RAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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