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GV03 RXS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,575 mi
Last recorded197,575 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 RXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 197,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 197,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 192,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 177,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 163,039 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 163,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard linkage completely missing (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on driveshaft (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 150,721 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 150,721 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,110 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 6 Aug 2015 146,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,641 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 134,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,790 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,785 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 23 Jul 2012 111,536 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,536 miles

both rear tyres perished

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 27 Jul 2011 101,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jul 2011 101,500 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 66,131 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 RXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXS, 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 GV03 RXS registered?

GV03 RXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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